Garlic Vegetable Bake

Remove the outer skin of the garlic bulb and cut off the tops of each clove.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange vegetables in a lightly oiled shallow 12-inch circular casserole dish.

Place the whole garlic bulb in the center of the dish and alternate the slices of vegetables around it in overlapping circles.

Sprinkle with thin garlic slices and chopped basil leaves. Lightly brush the vegetables with olive oil and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Garnish with fresh whole basil leaves, if desired. Spread the garlic paste from the whole garlic bulb on vegetables before serving.