Winter Bean Casserole

Olive oil cooking spray
1 lb winter squash (cut into 1.5 inch pieces)
2 large carrots, sliced
1 small parsnip, sliced
2 medium potatoes, unpeeled, halved and sliced
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
15oz can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1.5 tsp dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1.5 cups mixed dried fruits, cut into large pieces
3 tbsp white-wine vinegar
1.5 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup minced parsley
Salt and Pepper

Combine vegetables and beans in casserole dish, sprayed with olive oil.
Sprinkle with herbs and toss.
Bake in a preheated 425 degree F oven until vegetables are tender, (30min), adding dried fruit at the last 5 minutes.
Spoon vegetable mixture into bowl.
Mix vinegar and oil; drizzle over vegetables, add parsley and toss.
Season to taste with salt and pepper

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NUTRIFAB36.