3 cauliflower pecans croutons Recipes

light olive oil, divided, leeks, white and pale green parts only, cut into 2-inch pieces, garlic cloves, smashed, cauliflower, cored and cut into 2-inch florets (about 2 heads ), granny smith apple, peeled cored and cut into 2-inch pieces, low sodium chicken broth, fresh thyme sprigs, rye bread, crust removed and cut into 1/2-inch dice (1 cup), pecan pieces, salt & freshly ground black pepper

light olive oil, leeks, white and pale green parts only, cut into 2-inch pieces, garlic cloves, smashed, two 2-lb heads cauliflower, cored and cut into 2-inch florets , 1/2 cup of tiny florets reserved for garnish, granny smith apple, peeled cored and cut into 2-inch pieces, low sodium chicken broth, fresh thyme sprigs, crustless rye bread, cut into 1/2-inch dice (1 cup), pecan pieces, salt & freshly ground black pepper