Vegetable Casserole (Vegetarian)

Directions

1. 1
   Dice onion, dice pepper, peel and dice carrots, cut the broccoli into flowerets and stems.
2. 2
   For Swiss chard or spinach, wash, trim and cut into bite-sized pieces.
3. 3
   Saute onion and peppers in oil in a large skillet.
4. 4
   Add broccoli, carrots, tomato sauce, bay leaf, basil and salt to taste.
5. 5
   Blend thoroughly.
6. 6
   Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook vegetables until just tender.
7. 7
   Will take about 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Stir in chard or spinach.
9. 9
   Transfer to a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
10. 10
    Blend parsley into prepared potatoes; spread over top of vegetables.
11. 11
    Bake in preheated 350F oven for 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with paprika if you wish; it adds color.
13. 13
    Serve hot or warm.