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From: Gina,Fla

BAKED BROCCOLI & SPINACH
serves 6-8

3 T. olive oil
1/2 c. butter
1/2 med. onion, chopped
3 T. flour
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, drained and thawed
2 c. fresh raw broccoli, chopped coarse
3 eggs, slightly beaten
2 c. small curd cottage cheese
8 oz. grated cheddar
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350. Heat 3 T. olive oil in a skillet and saute onion and garlic, when wilted and golden, add spinach and broccoli and blend well. Cool and set aside.

Melt butter in a saucepan and when melted add the flour to form a roux. Add to the veg mixture along with the cheeses, eggs and salt and pepper. Mix well and pour into a casserole dish. Bake 45 minutes.

**To dress up this dish, remove dish from oven after 30 minutes and arrange sliced tomatoes on top, sprinkle with Parmesan and bake another 15 minutes. YUM!!