Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 medium-sized cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound (about 450g) mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Prep Cauliflower:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 5 minutes
Cut the cauliflower into florets, ensuring they are bite-sized. If they are too large, you can break them into smaller pieces.
2. Steam Cauliflower:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 5 minutes
Steam the cauliflower florets for about 5 minutes or until they are just tender. This can be done using a steamer basket or by placing them in a microwave-safe dish with a little water and covering.
3. Sauté Mushrooms:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 5 minutes
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 5 minutes.
4. Add Garlic and Herbs:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 2 minutes
Add minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mushrooms. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
5. Combine Cauliflower:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 2 minutes
Add the steamed cauliflower to the skillet with the mushrooms. Toss everything together to combine.
6. Season with Soy Sauce and Vinegar:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 2 minutes
Pour soy sauce (or tamari) and balsamic vinegar over the mushroom-cauliflower mixture. Continue to sauté for about 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
7. Garnish and Serve:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 1 minute
Garnish the skillet with fresh chopped parsley. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
8. Enjoy:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 1 minute
Serve the Vegan Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet hot as a side dish or over rice for a complete meal.
Note:
- Feel free to customize the herbs and spices according to your taste preferences.
- For added protein, you can incorporate cooked chickpeas or your favorite plant-based protein source.
- This dish pairs well with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a burst of citrus flavor.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
Note: Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
