Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      large         bunc  fresh broccoli *or*
  20      ounces        frozen broccoli
   4      slices        day-old firm white bread torn *or*
   1      4 inch piece  italian bread -- cubed
     1/4  cup           butter or margarine
   1                    onion -- finely chopped
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
     1/4  teaspoon      salt

Preparation:

Cut the broccoli into florets. Peel the stems using a small paring knife and slice them crosswise into approximately 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place the bread pieces in a food processor and pulse to make coarse crumbs. Reserve. Melt the butter in a skillet. Cook the onion and garlic over medium-low heat, stirring, for 5 minutes or until soft. Add the crumbs and salt. Stir over medium heat until crisp. In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook the broccoli for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain. Place the broccoli in a serving dish. Sprinkle with the crumbs. MICROWAVE IT! Microwave the broccoli with 1/2 cup water on High for about 6 minutes.