🌿 Vegan Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet 🍽️

This flavor-packed vegan skillet is everything you need in a comforting dish — hearty cauliflower, savory mushrooms, and aromatic garlic, all tied together with earthy herbs and an optional cheesy twist from nutritional yeast (all plant-based, of course!). 💚 Perfect as a low-carb main or side dish, and super easy to whip up!

🛒 Ingredients:

🥦 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into small florets
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil (or your fave vegan oil)
🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped
🧄 3 garlic cloves, minced
🍄 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced (white button, cremini, or shiitake are all great)
🌿 1 tsp dried thyme
🌿 1 tsp dried rosemary
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🥣 1/4 cup vegetable broth
✨ 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, for that cheesy umami magic)
🌿 Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Prep the Cauliflower

🥦 Steam or blanch the florets for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics

🔥 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and garlic, cooking for 2–3 minutes until soft and fragrant.

Step 3: Cook the Mushrooms

🍄 Add mushrooms and sauté for 5–7 minutes until they’re golden and their moisture has evaporated.

Step 4: Add Herbs & Season

🌿 Sprinkle in thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat everything in that herbal goodness.

Step 5: Deglaze the Pan

🥣 Pour in veggie broth, stir to deglaze the skillet (scrape up all that yum from the bottom), and let simmer for 1–2 minutes.

Step 6: Add Cauliflower

🥦 Toss in the steamed cauliflower and stir well to combine. Let everything cook together for another 5–7 minutes.

Step 7: Optional Cheesy Flavor

🧀 Sprinkle in the nutritional yeast (if using) and stir to incorporate that savory, cheesy vibe.

Step 8: Final Touches

🧂 Taste and adjust seasoning if needed — a little more salt or pepper never hurts!

Step 9: Garnish & Serve

🌿 Top with fresh parsley and serve hot! Makes a delicious main dish or cozy side.

🔄 Variations:

🍄 Mix it up with other mushrooms like portobello or shiitake
🌶️ Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
🌱 Use fresh herbs for a brighter, garden-fresh flavor

🧾 Nutritional Info (Per Serving – Serves 4):

🔥 Calories: 120 kcal
🥑 Fat: 8g
🍞 Carbs: 9g (Net Carbs ~6g after fiber)
💪 Protein: 4g
🌾 Fiber: 3g
🧂 Sodium: 240mg
🍬 Sugars: 3g

Vegan Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet