Description
Garlic mushrooms cauliflower skillet delivers a savory Mediterranean-inspired harmony of flavors. Crisp cauliflower and earthy mushrooms combine with garlic for a quick, nutritious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or ghee for dairy-free option)
- 8 oz (225 grams) mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets (or 4 cups cauliflower rice)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat a spacious cast-iron pan over medium-high temperature, coating the surface with olive oil.
- Mushroom Caramelization: Sauté sliced mushrooms until they develop a golden-brown exterior, creating rich, deep flavors. Remove and set aside.
- Cauliflower Roasting: Reduce heat to medium, adding olive oil and butter. Distribute cauliflower florets evenly, seasoning with salt, cracked black pepper, smoky paprika, and Italian herbs. Roast until tender with crisp edges, stirring occasionally.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Incorporate minced garlic, allowing its intense fragrance to infuse the vegetables for a brief moment.
- Flavor Integration: Return mushrooms to the pan, gently tossing to marry the ingredients and distribute heat evenly.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and drizzle fresh lemon juice, creating a bright, tangy dimension to the dish.
- Serving: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and vibrant.
Notes
- Prep Pan Perfectly: Use a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet to achieve optimal caramelization and develop deeper flavor profiles for mushrooms and cauliflower.
- Moisture Management: Pat mushrooms and cauliflower dry before cooking to prevent steaming and ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior with excellent texture.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium-high heat initially for mushrooms, then reduce to medium when adding cauliflower to prevent burning while achieving even roasting.
- Flavor Boosting Technique: Layer seasonings gradually – start with salt and pepper, then add herbs and paprika during roasting to build complex, integrated taste dimensions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 159
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 133 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg