Confetti Vegetable Kugel

(popular at Passover Seder 2009!)

3 medium zucchini , unpeeled

3 medium carrots, peeled

2 sweet potatoes, peeled (about 1 pound)

2 medium onions

2 medium garlic cloves

1/2 cup chopped parsley

3 tbsp fresh basil, or 1 tsp dried

4 eggs

4 egg whites

1/2 cup potato starch, or matzo meal

1 1/4 tsp salt (to taste)

1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)

2 tsp olive oil

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grate zucchini, carrots, and sweet potatoes (can be done in the food processor). Finely mince onions, garlic, parsley, and basil.

Combine with remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well.

Spray a 3-quart rectangular or oval casserole with nonstick spray. Add vegetable mixture and spread evenly.

Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.

serves 12

Mixture can be baked in sprayed muffin tins at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Recipe may also be halved and baked in a 1-1/2 quart spray-coated casserole for 45 to 55 minutes.