Garlic Mushrooms And Cauliflower Skillet (Printable)

Golden cauliflower and mushrooms sautéed with aromatic garlic and herbs in one skillet.

# 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 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp dried thyme
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - Juice of ½ lemon

# Step-by-step:

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 -
  • The golden crust on cauliflower gives it a meaty satisfaction that even carnivores appreciate
  • Everything happens in one pan so you spend more time eating and less time washing dishes
  • The smoky paprika and bright lemon create layers of flavor that keep each bite interesting
02 -
  • Crowding the skillet will steam the vegetables instead of browning them so work in batches if necessary
  • Wait until the vegetables are out of the pan to add the lemon juice or the garlic might turn bitter
03 -
  • Let the skillet heat up properly before adding vegetables so you get immediate sizzling
  • Do not salt the mushrooms until after they have released their moisture or they will never brown properly

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