Description
Garlic Cauliflower Mushroom Skillet is a savory, healthy dish combining tender cauliflower with earthy mushrooms, sautéed in garlic and olive oil. It’s a quick, flavorful side dish or vegetarian main, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
2 cups mushrooms (button, cremini, or your preferred type), sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into florets and slice the mushrooms. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Sauté for 7-10 minutes until the cauliflower is golden and tender but still slightly firm.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sliced mushrooms. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and their moisture has evaporated.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme if desired.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or with your favorite protein.
Notes
Top with Parmesan or feta cheese for extra richness.
Make it spicy by adding red pepper flakes or hot sauce during cooking.
For extra crunch, add toasted nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pine nuts.
Incorporate spinach at the end of cooking for added greens.
For a creamy variation, add a splash of coconut milk or heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main or Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
