Description
Savory garlic mushrooms cauliflower skillet delivers robust Mediterranean flavors in mere minutes. Home chefs can effortlessly craft this nutritious one-pan wonder that promises rich, satisfying results for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (500 g) mushrooms, cleaned
- ½ head cauliflower, cut into florets
- ½ onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter (or ghee)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsps low sodium vegetable stock
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Skillet Preparation: Heat a large skillet over medium-high, melting butter and oil to create a rich cooking foundation.
- Aromatic Base: Sauté onions until translucent, developing a sweet, delicate flavor profile that will enhance the entire dish.
- Mushroom Transformation: Add sliced mushrooms, allowing them to caramelize and release their natural moisture, creating deep golden-brown coloration through careful stirring.
- Cauliflower Integration: Introduce cauliflower florets, spreading evenly to maximize surface contact and encourage crispy, roasted edges with intense flavor development.
- Liquid Enhancement: Deglaze the pan with vegetable stock, scraping up browned bits while creating a light, flavorful sauce that brings together all ingredients.
- Herbal and Aromatic Infusion: Quickly stir in thyme and minced garlic, distributing herbs throughout the skillet to prevent burning while intensifying the dish’s overall complexity.
- Seasoning Finalization: Generously season with salt and pepper, carefully balancing flavors and tasting to ensure optimal taste harmony.
- Presentation and Serving: Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, creating a vibrant garnish, and serve immediately to maintain the vegetables’ optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Caramelize Carefully: Brown mushrooms and cauliflower slowly to develop deep, rich flavors without burning, ensuring even golden coloration.
- Layer Flavors Strategically: Sauté onions first to create a sweet, aromatic base that enhances the overall taste profile of the skillet.
- Control Moisture Wisely: Let mushrooms release their natural liquid and allow it to evaporate completely for perfect caramelization and concentrated taste.
- Fresh Herb Finishing: Add thyme and parsley at the end to preserve their vibrant flavor and bright color, preventing herb burnout during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg