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Garlic Cauliflower Mushroom Skillet

A quick and easy vegetarian dish featuring sautéed cauliflower and mushrooms with garlic, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter Use vegan butter for a vegan version.
  • 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
Finishing touches
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (optional) Can substitute with nutritional yeast for a vegan version.
  • to taste Fresh parsley, for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
  2. Add cauliflower florets and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden.
  3. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until tender.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 2 minutes.
  5. Drizzle with lemon juice and, if desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For added texture, consider tossing in toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months.