Veggie-Lovers Casserole

This is a great side dish for many types of recipes; and for vegetarians it can be served in larger portions to make a delicious dinner entree.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 5  cups  chopped broccoli
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped  yellow squash
• 1  small red onion, chopped
• 2  carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  cup light mayonnaise
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1⁄2 cup  fine dry breadcrumb
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F In a large skillet cook broccoli, squash, onion and carrots in oil over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and 1/2 cup of the cheese; stir into vegetables. Turn vegetable mixture into a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish.
2. In a small bowl, stir together breadcrumbs, paprika, salt, pepper and remaining 1/2 cup cheese; sprinkle over vegetables.
3. Bake 20-30 minutes or until topping is lightly browned.