Description
The Garlic Butter Mushroom Cauliflower Skillet is a savory, low-carb dish that combines earthy mushrooms with creamy cauliflower in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, making it a perfect side or light main course.
Ingredients
Cauliflower:
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
Mushrooms:
- 1 lb mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or dried thyme
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cauliflower: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cauliflower, season, cook until golden brown and tender. Set aside.
- Mushrooms: Melt butter in the skillet, add mushrooms, cook until golden brown.
- Garlic Butter Sauce: Add garlic and thyme, cook until fragrant. Return cauliflower to skillet, toss, season. Optionally, add Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter and skip Parmesan cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- If using frozen cauliflower, thaw and drain before cooking.
- This recipe is suitable for keto and low-carb diets.
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
