Easy Broccoli And/Or Cauliflower Bake

This is a casserole type side dish but no "cream of" soups in the ingredients. Goes well with all sorts of things. You can use 6 cups broccoli or cauliflower or a blend of each.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  slices  day-old  bread, coarsely crumbled or 1  cup  coarse  breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1  minced garlic clove
• 6  cups broccoli florets (or cauliflowerets)
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) envelope  onion soup mix
• 1  cup water or 1  cup chicken broth
• 1  large chopped tomato

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, 1 tbs oil, and garlic. Set aside.
2. Heat remaining tbs of oil in large skillet and cook broccoli/cauliflower 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Blend soup mix with water and pour into skillet with broccoli.
4. Bring to boil and reduce heat to low.
5. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until broccoli is almost tender. Add tomato and simmer 2 more minutes.
6. Spoon into 1.5 qt casserole dish, top with breadcrumb mixture.
7. Place under broiler 1-2 minutes until top is golden and cheese is melted.