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Sausage Cauliflower Rice Skillet

A hearty and flavorful skillet dish featuring savory sausage and cauliflower rice, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 lb Italian sausage remove casing
  • 4 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper red bell pepper diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened.
  4. Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet along with the Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
  5. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes until the cauliflower rice is tender and heated through.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to customize this dish by adding other vegetables like spinach or zucchini. You can also use different types of sausage for varying flavors.

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