Cauliflower, Caramelized Onion, and Kale Lasagna

"If you are aiming to eat lighter, this one won't sidetrack you on your quest."
(serves 4)

For the lasagna:
1 T. EVOO
1 med. sweet* onion, thinly sliced
Cooking spray
2 cups whipped cauliflower (see recipe below)
6 no boil lasagna noodles
4 cups coarsely chopped kale, stems removed and microwaved 90 secs.
1&1/2 cups shredded Gruyere or Aged* Swiss cheese
Chopped fresh flat leaf* parsley

For the whipped cauliflower:
1 head trimmed cauliflower, cut into 1" chunks
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup crumbled feta or blue cheese

To make the whipped cauliflower: Put the cauliflower chunks into a large pot of water with the crushed garlic and the milk. Bring to a boil over med.-high heat. Reduce heat to med.-low and simmer, covered, until cauliflower is very tender, about 20 mins. Puree cauliflower and cooking liquid in batches in a food processor until smooth. Fold in cheese.

To make the lasagna: Heat oil in a large skillet over med. heat. Add onions and cook, uncovered, 10 mins. Cover and cook until caramelized and browned, about 15 mins. Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9" square baking dish with cooking spray. Place 1/2 cup whipped cauliflower on the bottom of the pan. Arrange 2 lasagna noodles on top. Layer on 2 cups kale, half the onions, 3/4 cup cauliflower and 1/2 cup cheese. Arrange 2 noodles on top. Layer on remaining 2 cups kale, remaining onions, and 1/2 cup cheese. Arrange 2 noodles on top. Spread remaining 3/4 cups cauliflower over noodles, then sprinkle on remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake 40 mins., or until bubbly. Uncover and bake 10 mins. Remove from oven and garnish with chopped parsley. let stand 5 mins. before serving.

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