Description
Savory garlic mushrooms dance with tender cauliflower in this irresistible skillet sensation. Mediterranean-inspired seasonings elevate this simple dish, creating a quick and delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (500 g) mushrooms, cleaned
- ½ head cauliflower, cut into florets
- ½ onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Fat and Oil:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (or ghee)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons low sodium vegetable stock
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet and warm it over medium-high heat, melting butter and oil together to create a flavorful cooking base.
- Gently sauté diced onions until they transform into a translucent, soft texture, releasing their delicate sweetness into the pan.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the skillet, allowing them to develop a rich, golden-brown color by cooking thoroughly and extracting their natural moisture.
- Ensure mushrooms achieve a deep caramelization without burning, stirring occasionally to promote even browning and prevent sticking.
- Add cauliflower florets to the skillet, spreading them evenly to maximize contact with the hot surface and encourage crispy, caramelized edges.
- Continue cooking cauliflower until it reaches a beautiful golden color and develops slightly crisp exterior edges, indicating proper roasting.
- Pour vegetable stock into the skillet, creating a light sauce and helping to deglaze the pan’s flavorful browned bits.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme and minced garlic into the mixture, stirring quickly to distribute aromatic herbs and prevent garlic from burning.
- Season the dish generously with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning to enhance the natural flavors of mushrooms and cauliflower.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, providing a fresh, bright finish to the skillet, and serve immediately while the vegetables remain hot and crisp.
Notes
- Moisture management is crucial when cooking mushrooms to prevent a soggy dish, so ensure they release excess liquid and brown nicely.
- Quick cooking times are key: sauté onions for 3 minutes, mushrooms for 4-5 minutes, and cauliflower for 8-10 minutes to achieve perfect golden edges.
- Use medium-high heat to create beautiful caramelization on vegetables, which enhances their natural flavors and creates a more appealing texture.
- Fresh herbs like thyme and parsley add layers of aromatic complexity to this simple yet delicious vegetable skillet.
- Generously seasoning with salt and pepper at the end elevates the overall taste, allowing each ingredient to shine.
- Serve immediately after cooking to enjoy the dish at its peak crispiness and temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg