Description
A quick, one-pan cauliflower and mushroom skillet bursting with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a light main or a flavorful side, this dish is easy to customize and comes together in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
4 cups cauliflower florets, bite-size
8 oz (225 g) cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or thyme)
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2–3 tbsp water
2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prep cauliflower into bite-size florets, slice mushrooms, mince garlic, and chop parsley.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add olive oil (and butter if using).
- Add mushrooms in a single layer; sear undisturbed for 2–3 minutes, then stir and season with salt and pepper.
- Push mushrooms to edges; add a little oil to center and sauté garlic for 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cauliflower, a pinch of salt and pepper, and soy sauce/tamari; toss to coat.
- Add 2–3 tbsp water, cover, and steam for 3–4 minutes until cauliflower is just tender.
- Uncover and cook another 2–3 minutes to brown edges.
- Finish with lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot with Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
Keep it vegan by skipping butter and Parmesan or using vegan alternatives.
For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
Don’t overcrowd mushrooms—this helps prevent sogginess.
Frozen cauliflower or mushrooms can be used; cook off extra moisture before seasoning.
Leftovers store up to 4 days in the fridge; reheat in skillet with splash of water or stock.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 side portion
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg