Broccoli Bean Bake

Name: Broccoli Bean Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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

"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

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

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

Originally published as Broccoli Bean Bake in Quick Cooking September/October 2000

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pittst67

Dec 4, 2014

Ive made a lot of vegetable casseroles and this is one of the best. I substituted tomatoes for the Pimentos and used Panko bread crumbs. Also just 1/2 the cheese to make it a little less caloric. Delicious! WIll use this recipe for different veggies i.e. Cauliflower, carrots, etc...
mimi5204

May 23, 2012

I made this dish for Memorial Day 3 years ago. I now am asked to bring it every year and I need to double the recipe and there is no leftovers. Thanks for a great dish.
ZHammer

Apr 9, 2012

This easy to prepare recipe will be among those we eat often. I also used diced tomatoes, the Italian flavored ones. Also, instead of plain bread crumbs, I used the Italian-style, and it added a little more flavor to the dish.
sallylzimmer

Sep 27, 2010

Instead of pimentos I used the petite diced tomatoes & used french fried onions over the cheese instead of the bread crumbs that I didn't have. This dish is absolutely delicious. my husband & I both loved it!
plummerbuilt

Sep 26, 2010

All six of my family members enjoyed broccoli this way. was very easy to prepare.
tjensen

Oct 3, 2008

I substituted 8oz diced tomatoes for the pimientos and the result was fantastic.