Description
Sautéed garlic mushrooms dance with roasted cauliflower in this elegant Mediterranean-inspired side dish. Rich umami flavors and golden caramelized edges will tempt you to savor each herbaceous, perfectly seasoned bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Cooking Oils and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F (200°C) for roasting cauliflower.
- Coat cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast cauliflower for 25 minutes until edges turn golden and texture becomes tender.
- Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until aromatic and lightly golden.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes until they release moisture and become golden brown.
- Transfer roasted cauliflower directly into the skillet with sautéed mushrooms.
- Sprinkle dried thyme across the mixture, gently tossing to distribute flavors evenly.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant touch.
- Serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using a mix of mushroom varieties like shiitake, cremini, and oyster for a more complex taste profile.
- Prevent cauliflower from becoming soggy by patting florets dry before roasting and ensuring they’re spread out in a single layer.
- Make the dish vegan-friendly by using nutritional yeast instead of traditional herbs for a cheesy, umami flavor without dairy.
- Boost protein content by adding toasted pine nuts or chickpeas during the final tossing stage for extra texture and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 31-32 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg