Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower and Leek Casserole

This was heavenly! I love side dish casseroles because once you get it all together you don't have to babysit anything and yet it feeds a few people. I love cooking dishes that can be ready at the same time as everything else so everyone can sit down together and eat food - when it's still hot!

You will need:
1 head of cauliflower
2-3 large leeks, cleaned (there is an amazing video that Melissa Clark posted on how to properly clean them here!)
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1/4C shredded parmesan

Heat oven to 400 degrees.

Spray a medium/large casserole dish (Corningware, I love you!) with non-stick spray and place 1 Tbsp butter and place in preheated oven for 5 minutes or until melted. Remove dish from oven.  Press or mince garlic, however which you prefer, and place in the casserole dish along with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Clean and rinse cauliflower and add florets to the olive oil and butter mixture. Toss to coat and place in the oven. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes.

Clean leeks and chop the whites and light green parts into 3/4" diagonal sections. Chop 1 green onion. Remove the casserole dish of cauliflower from the oven and add leeks, green onion, salt and pepper. Toss to incorporate into cauliflower and add salt and pepper. Bake for another 12-15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle 1/4C shredded parmesan on top. Bake for an additional 5 minutes. Serves 6.

Each serving contains approximately:
Calories: 108
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fat: 6g
Sugar: 5g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g