BROCCOLI BEAN BAKE

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"This may sound like an unusual combination, but it's really delicious," promises Valerie McInroy of Waterloo, Iowa. "It's a tasty way to get my husband and son to eat broccoli."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Steps:

Place broccoli in a saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute the onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter. Spread into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , Drain broccoli; place over onion mixture. Top with beans and pimientos. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, pepper, cheese and bread crumbs. Melt remaining butter; pour over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 22g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein.