Garden Confetti Corn Bread

1 cup enriched corn meal

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tbs snipped fresh basil leaves or 1 tsp basil

2 tbs sugar (optional)

4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

One 8 oz carton (1 cup) plain yogurt

1/4 cup milk

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup shredded carrot

1/4 cup sliced green onions

Heat oven to 400F. Grease a 9 inch square baking pan. Combine dry ingredients and basil. Add combined yogurt, milk, egg and oil, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in vegetables; pour into prepared pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes: 9 servings