Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet
A quick, flavorful, low-carb skillet packed with garlic butter mushrooms and tender cauliflower. Perfect as a healthy side dish or light main meal.
Prep & Cook Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: About 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Optional Add-Ins
- spinach
- parmesan cheese
- cooked chicken
- bacon bits
- fresh parsley
- lemon juice
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cauliflower
Wash and cut cauliflower into bite-size florets.
For faster cooking, keep florets fairly small and even.
2. Sauté the Cauliflower
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add cauliflower florets.
Cook:
- 8–10 minutes
stirring occasionally until lightly golden and just tender.
Remove from skillet and set aside if needed.
3. Cook the Mushrooms
In the same skillet add:
- butter
- mushrooms
Cook:
- 5–7 minutes
until mushrooms brown and release moisture.
Add onions and cook:
- 2–3 minutes
until softened.
4. Add Garlic & Seasonings
Stir in:
- garlic
- Italian seasoning
- paprika
- chili flakes
- salt
- pepper
Cook:
- 30 seconds to 1 minute
until fragrant.
5. Combine Everything
Return cauliflower to the skillet.
Toss well with mushrooms and garlic butter.
Cook another:
- 3–5 minutes
until cauliflower is tender and flavors combine.
Optional Cheesy Finish
Sprinkle with:
- parmesan cheese
and cover briefly to melt.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
- grilled chicken
- steak
- salmon
- eggs
- roasted shrimp
Or enjoy alone as a low-carb vegetarian meal.
Variations
Creamy Version
Add:
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- cream cheese
- extra parmesan
Keto Version
Use:
- extra butter
- bacon
- cheddar cheese
Protein-Packed Version
Add:
- cooked chicken
- turkey sausage
- tofu
Meal Prep & Storage
- Refrigerate up to 4 days
- Reheat in skillet for best texture
- Freezing not recommended due to cauliflower texture
Nutrition Highlights
- Low carb
- Keto-friendly
- Gluten-free
- Rich in fiber and vegetables
