Description
A flavorful and healthy Mushroom Cauliflower Skillet recipe featuring caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms, and tender cauliflower florets cooked in a buttery olive oil blend with garlic and Italian seasoning. Perfect as a side dish or a light vegetarian main.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 small onion sliced
- ½ head cauliflower cut into small florets
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms cut in half or quartered if too big
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Oils & Fats
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings & Others
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat fats and caramelize onions: Add the butter and olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted, add the sliced onions and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to caramelize and develop sweetness.
- Cook cauliflower and mushrooms: Add the cauliflower florets, cremini mushrooms, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and vegetable broth to the skillet. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms and cauliflower become browned and tender.
- Add garlic and finish cooking: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the red pepper flakes and chopped fresh parsley over the dish. Serve warm as a side or vegetarian main.
Notes
- Use both butter and olive oil to prevent the butter from burning and impart a richer flavor.
- Cook onions slowly over low heat to ensure proper caramelization rather than frying.
- Move mushrooms and cauliflower around the pan during cooking for even browning and to avoid overcooking in spots.
- Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave on medium power or in a saucepan. If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
