4 lb whole chicken (2 kg)

3 Tbsp canola oil (45 mL)

1 Tbsp Mediterranean spice blend (15 mL)

6 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered (6)

3 medium carrots, peeled, cut in half and cut in 2 inch long segments (3)

16 Brussel sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise (16)

3 Tbsp canola oil (45 mL)

2 tsp freshly ground pepper (10 mL)

1 tsp salt (5 mL)

Optional vegetable add-ins

1 large, white onion, coarsely sliced (1)

1 bell pepper, sliced lengthwise (1)

3 parsnips, peeled and quartered (1)