Broccoli Bean Bake

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022
"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."

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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

3/4 cup: 333 calories, 22g fat (16g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 728mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein.