Carrot and Cauliflower Medley
Brighten up your table with this flavorful Carrot and Cauliflower Medley, a vibrant and healthy vegetable side dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Combining tender carrot rounds and golden cauliflower florets, this recipe is seasoned with fragrant cumin, smoky paprika, and a hint of garlic, then finished with a drizzle of zesty lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads, this versatile dish is ready in just 35 minutes and pairs beautifully with your favorite protein or can stand alone as a satisfying plant-based meal. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this skillet-cooked medley will quickly become a go-to favorite for its simple ingredients and irresistible taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Carrots
- 1 medium head Cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 small Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds.
Cut the cauliflower into small florets, discarding the tough stem.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots, cauliflower florets, ground cumin, and paprika. Toss to coat the vegetables in the spices.
Cook the vegetables for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and lightly golden.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the vegetables.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the dish before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy as a light, plant-based meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.1 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 626 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 920 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
