Hearty Cauliflower Skillet (Easy One-Pan Vegetarian Dinner)
This Hearty Cauliflower Skillet is a simple, one-pan vegetarian dinner. The cauliflower cooks directly in the pan, creating a satisfying, balanced meal that's easy to fit into a busy weeknight routine. Minimal prep, straightforward steps, and reliable results every time.
Equipment
- Large skillet with deep sides or large cast-iron skillet
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegan sausage, sliced
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into small flowerets
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
- ½ cup vegetable broth additional if needed
- 2 cups brown rice, cooked
- 1 cup baby spinach, optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoon parmesan, grated
- 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh and minced
Instructions
- Melt butter in large skillet, add chopped onion and sauté 2-3 minutes, just until they start to soften.
- Add the mushrooms and vegan sausage. Cook until everything starts to brown and the mushrooms release their moisture, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté until aromatic, about 10-20 seconds.
- Add cauliflower, thyme, vegetable broth, and salt and pepper. Bring to a slow simmer. Cover and simmer for about 5-10 minutes, or until cauliflower is fork-tender.
- Remove the cover and stir in the cooked brown rice and spinach. Cook until heated through, adding additional broth if needed.
- Top with parmesan and fresh parsley. Add additional seasoning if needed.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheats easily in a skillet, adding additional broth if needed. Or reheat in a microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 788mgPotassium: 759mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 911IUVitamin C: 76mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 15mg
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