Cauliflower Stroganoff

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    15 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    45 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4 to 6

This irresistible vegetarian take on a classic meat-lover’s dish can be served as either a main or side dish.

Recipe tags: onion base, easy difficulty, main, vegetarian, skillet

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
¼ cup unsalted butter, divided
1 large cauliflower, cut into florets (about 10 cups)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup tomato sauce
2 tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Sautéed Onion Base
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 bay leaves
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 cup sour cream

Directions

  • 1

    In large high-sided skillet set over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter. In batches, add cauliflower and cook, turning occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until starting to soften and brown in a few spots. Transfer to large bowl.

  • 2

    Add remaining butter to skillet and stir in onion, thyme and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until onion is tender and has started to caramelize. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes.

  • 3

    Slowly whisk in 3 cups water, tomato sauce and Sautéed Onion Base. Continue to whisk until sauce comes to a boil.

  • 4

    Return cauliflower to skillet. Add mustard and bay leaves; stir to coat. Bring back to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 12 to 15 minutes or until cauliflower is tender, sauce has thickened and flavors are married. Discard bay leaves.

  • 5

    Garnish with parsley and serve with dollop of sour cream.

Tip: Serve stroganoff over noodles, rice, mashed potatoes or fresh bread to sop up all the sauce.