Ingredients (serves 2โ3)
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2 cups cauliflower florets
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1 cup mushrooms, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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ยฝ teaspoon smoked paprika or chili flakes (optional, for a little kick)
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Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped, for garnish
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Optional: grated Parmesan for topping
Instructions
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Prep ingredients:
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Wash and cut cauliflower into small florets.
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Slice mushrooms and mince garlic.
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Cook cauliflower:
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add cauliflower, season with salt and pepper, and cook 5โ7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender and golden.
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Add mushrooms and garlic:
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Push cauliflower to the side, add the remaining oil or butter.
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Add mushrooms and garlic, sautรฉ 4โ5 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture and become golden.
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Combine & finish:
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Mix cauliflower and mushrooms together.
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Sprinkle smoked paprika or chili flakes if using.
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Cook another 2 minutes so flavors blend.
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Serve:
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Garnish with chopped parsley or thyme.
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Optional: top with grated Parmesan for extra flavor.
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๐ก Tips:
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For a richer flavor, add a splash of cream or a little shredded cheese at the end.
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Make sure the skillet is hot enough so vegetables get a nice golden color instead of steaming.
If you want, I can also give a โcrispy, oven-roasted versionโ where the cauliflower and mushrooms get golden and slightly caramelizedโitโs amazing for texture. Do you want me to do that?