Garlic Mushrooms And Cauliflower Skillet (Printable)

Golden mushrooms and cauliflower florets sautéed with aromatic garlic and herbs for a quick, healthy meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
02 - 10 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Pantry

06 - 3 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

# How To Make:

01 - Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Add the cauliflower florets and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden and starting to soften.
03 - Push cauliflower to the sides of the skillet. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the center, followed by the mushrooms and onions. Sauté for 5 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
04 - Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
05 - Toss everything together in the skillet and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes until the cauliflower is tender-crisp and the mushrooms are nicely browned.
06 - Remove from heat. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Toss gently before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, meaning less cleanup and more time enjoying dinner
  • The combination of earthy mushrooms and tender cauliflower creates that satisfying comfort food feeling while still being light enough for any night of the week
02 -
  • Do not rush the browning step, because those caramelized spots on the vegetables are where all the flavor lives
  • Let the mushrooms release their liquid and wait for it to evaporate completely or they will taste watery instead of rich and meaty
03 -
  • Use a wide skillet so the vegetables have room to brown instead of steam
  • Let the pan get properly hot between additions so each ingredient gets a good sear

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