Description
Garlic Cauliflower Mushroom Skillet is a quick, flavorful dish featuring sautéed cauliflower and mushrooms in a garlic butter sauce. It’s a low-carb, healthy option that’s perfect as a side or light meal, with the added bonus of being versatile and easy to make in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice
¼ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Let them melt and heat up.
- Add cauliflower florets to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, until slightly golden. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 4-5 minutes, until tender.
- Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, letting the garlic become fragrant.
- Drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese (optional), and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute mushrooms with zucchini, bell peppers, or broccoli for different flavors.
- For extra crunch, top with toasted almonds or pine nuts.
- Make the dish spicier with red pepper flakes, or try adding a splash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Light Meal
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
