Ingredients

  • 1 c. thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 c. green beans, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 c. diced potatoes
  • 1/2 c. celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut into quarters
  • 1 yellow squash, thinly sliced
  • 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into flowerets
  • 1/4 c. thin strips sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 c. green peas
  • 1/2 c. vegetable broth
  • 1/3 c. olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp. savory
  • 1/2 tsp. tarragon
  • grated Parmesan cheese
  • Jack cheese, cut in thin slices

Method

  • Combine all vegetables in a shallow baking dish.
  • Heat broth and add oil, garlic, salt, bay leaf, savory and tarragon (dried herbs should be crushed fine). Bring broth mixture to a boil. Pour over vegetables and cover casserole.
  • Lid must fit tightly or cover with foil.
  • Bake, covered, at 350° for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Gently mix vegetables twice during cooking.
  • At end of cooking time, uncover casserole and sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese. Cover completely with sliced Jack cheese.
  • Place back in hot oven until cheese is melted and bubbly.