Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this Sausage Cauliflower Rice Skillet, a vibrant and colorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends. The savory Italian sausage combines beautifully with fresh cauliflower rice, bell peppers, and spices to create a hearty meal your family will love. Quick and easy to prepare, this skillet dish is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it an instant hit at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 4 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, any color)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove sausage and add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in diced bell peppers and cook until slightly softened, around 4 minutes.
- Add cauliflower rice to the skillet; stir well and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Sprinkle paprika and Italian seasoning over the mixture; taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- If using spinach, fold it into the skillet for the last 2 minutes of cooking until wilted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg