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Garlic Mushroom and Cauliflower Skillet

A savory, low-carb side dish featuring deeply caramelized baby bella mushrooms and tender cauliflower florets sautéed in a rich garlic herb butter.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 medium head Cauliflower Cored and cut into small bite-sized florets
  • 16 oz Cremini (baby bella) mushrooms Wiped clean and thickly sliced
Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Divided use for searing
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh flat-leaf parsley Finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper Freshly cracked

Equipment

  • Large Cast Iron Skillet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel and slice them thickly. Cut the cauliflower into small, uniform bite-sized florets. Mince the garlic and chop the parsley.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms in a single layer. Let them sear undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms are deeply browned. Toss and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove mushrooms from the pan and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the cauliflower florets, salt, and pepper. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until the cauliflower is browned on the edges and fork-tender.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Return the cooked mushrooms to the skillet with the cauliflower.
  6. Push the vegetables slightly to the sides and add the butter and minced garlic to the center of the pan. Cook for 1 minute until the butter is melted and the garlic is highly fragrant (do not let it burn).
  7. Toss all the vegetables thoroughly in the garlic butter. Remove from heat.
  8. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley, taste for seasoning, and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not crowd the mushrooms in the pan or they will steam instead of browning. Cook them in two batches if your skillet is not large enough.