Broccoli Bean Bake

Sounds like an unusual combination but it is really good. From Taste of Home.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 6  cups broccoli florets (about 1 large bunch)
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 3  tablespoons butter or 3  tablespoons margarine, divided
• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese
• 3  tablespoons  dry breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Place broccoli in a saucepan; add 1 inches of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion and garlic in 1 tablespoons butter. Spread in a greased 11x7x2 inch baking dish.
3. Drain broccoli; place over onion mixture. Top with beans and pimientos. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, pepper, cheese and bread crumbs.
4. Melt remaining butter; pour over the top.
5. Bake, uncovered at 375 for 20 minutes or until heated through.