Skillet Butter and Garlic Mushrooms and Cauliflower

Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:30 minutes Total Time:40 minutes Servings: 4

A stove top skillet mushroom and cauliflower side dish in plenty of butter and garlic!

ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound whole button mushrooms
1/2 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

directions

Heat the oil and melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and it cooks off, about 10-15 minutes.
Add the cauliflower and onion and cook until the cauliflower and mushrooms are lightly golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
Add the garlic, thyme and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Option: Mix in 2-4 tablespoons of grated parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese) after removing from heat.
Option: Mix in some nutritional yeast after removing from heat.
Option: Serve topped with fresh chopped parsley.
Option: Add a splash of balsamic vinegar at the end!
Option: Add a splash of lemon juice at the end to brighten it up a bit.