This wholesome and tasty Vegan Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet is ideal for a quick and simple dinner. You can create this flavorful dish with mushrooms, garlic, and cauliflower. We will sauté the mushrooms and cauliflower in good-quality seasoning. You can customize this dish with different sorts of spices, mushrooms, and herbs to make it more tasty. This Vegan Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet is a fantastic option for a nutritious supper because it is loaded with minerals and antioxidants. The combination of cauliflower, garlic, and mushrooms produces a dense flavor that will please your taste buds.
Let’s make the pizza with the baking instructions (stated below).
STATS
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired, Western
- Course: Main course
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
- Total Time: Twenty-five to thirty minutes
- Preparation Time: Ten minutes
- Cook Time: Fifteen to twenty minutes
EQUIPMENT
- One sharp knife
- Nonstick big skillet
- Cooking spoon
- Serving bowl
INGREDIENTS
- One head of cauliflower, break into florets
- Two cups of sliced and edible mushrooms
- Minced garlic cloves 3
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
- One tsp of dried thyme
- Salt, add to taste
- Crushed black pepper adds to the flavor
- Lemon wedges for serving, optional
INGREDIENT NOTES
Mushrooms:
- A variety of mixed mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake, or button mushrooms, can be used for a different flavor and texture. However, you can also utilize one kind of mushroom to prepare this cauliflower dish.
Cauliflower:
- Utilize a fresh and firm cauliflower head. Frozen option is also available.
Garlic cloves:
- Two to three garlic cloves are enough to prepare this dish. This will add a garlicky flavor.
Oil:
- I use olive oil because it provides more flavor than any oil. You can also utilize neutral or vegetable oil.
Seasonings:
- Salt, dried thyme, and black pepper are common seasonings for the mushroom dish. Instead of relying on these seasonings, you can add rosemary, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and oregano.
INSTRUCTIONS
- First, wipe the mushrooms with a clean cloth.
- Then, chop the cleaned mushrooms into thin slices.
- Next, cut the cauliflower head with a knife into mini-sized pieces.
- After that, mist a nonstick skillet with olive oil.
- Warm this oil to a moderate to high flame.
- Next, add chopped garlic to the warm oil.
- Sautee it for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the garlicky flavor comes.
- Then, add clean and sliced mushrooms to the skillet.
- Simmer the mushrooms for 6 to 7 minutes, or until slightly golden.
- After that, add cauliflower florets and dried thyme to the mushrooms.
- Cook for 6 to 8 minutes. During cooking, constantly stir with a spoon.
- Next, sprinkle crushed black pepper and salt over the dish.
- Again, combine all items.
- Before dishing, we will taste the dish and adjust the salt & pepper amount (if required).
- The tasty and healthy Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet is ready.
- Shift the cauliflower dish to a serving bowl.
- Garnish it with lemon wedges and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Enjoy the Mushroom Cauliflower Skillet with cooked quinoa or brown rice.
- Pair this skillet dish with vegan polenta or a zesty lemon-herb couscous.
- A creamy vegan white bean dip or crusty vegan bread goes well with this skillet dish.
- Serve it with vegan cashew-based pasta (alfredo), grilled Portobello steak, or lentil loaf.
- You can also use this cauliflower dish as a topping for pizza, hummus wrap, or baguette slices.
TIPS
- Use fresh and premium-quality mushrooms and cauliflower.
- We will cut the vegetables before cooking to save time.
- Cook all items such as garlic, cauliflower, and mushrooms in steps.
- Try this cauliflower skillet dish with different spices (paprika & thyme) and mushrooms.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Preserve the remaining mushroom dish in a tightly covered vessel and refrigerate it for 2 to 6 days.
Freezer:
- The cauliflower and mushrooms may get slightly soft after freezing and thawing, but the flavors will usually remain. Fresh is generally the best way to enjoy it.
Reheating:
- We can microwave the chilled mushroom dish or rewarm it in a nonstick pan over moderate fire. Before rewarming, you can incorporate water or oil to prevent it from drying or burning.
FAQs
Can I utilize frozen cauliflower and mushrooms to prepare this skillet dish?
- Yes, you can use frozen mushrooms and cauliflower. However, utilizing only fresh items for the greatest aroma and texture is always recommended.
Can I add other veggies to this mushroom skillet?
- Add kale, bell peppers, broccoli, onion, and spinach to the skillet. Each vegetable’s cooking duration must be adjusted appropriately.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Total quantity: 4 servings
Total Calories 120 kcal
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Carbohydrates 10 g
Protein 4 g
Total Fat 7 g
Sugar 2 g
Sodium 50 mg
