Paleo Sausage and Cauliflower Rice Recipe
This Paleo recipe calls for Italian sausage to be placed over cauliflower rice. We know: how delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 large head Cauliflower trimmed and cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 1/2 cup Onion
- 3-4 tablespoons Basil Pesto
- 2 cups Baby Spinach
- 12 ounces Italian Style Chicken Sausage precooked
- Sweet Italian Relish for garnish
Instructions
- Place cauliflower pieces into the work bowl of a food processor (you may have to do this in batches). Pulse until cauliflower pieces are about the size of grains of rice.
- In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until translucent. Add the cauliflower to the skillet. Stir to combine, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let it steam/cook for 5-8 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender.
- Meanwhile, slice the sausage into 1/2-inch rounds and heat in a separate skillet. When they are heated through and have a bit of color on them, remove from heat and keep warm.
- Stir 3 Tablespoons of pesto and the baby spinach into the cauliflower. Cook until heated through and the spinach is wilted. Taste, adding salt and additional pesto if needed.
- Serve the sausage over the cauliflower and top with sweet Italian relish or giardiniera, if desired.
Notes
Prepared basil pesto contains Parmesan cheese. For strict paleo eaters, make your own cheese-free pesto by combining 1 bunch of basil, 2 cloves garlic, 3 Tablespoons pine nuts, and a generous pinch or two of salt in to a food processor. Blend until mostly smooth, then add about 1/3 cup of extra-virgin olive oil into the processor while it's running. Add a little more if necessary to achieve smooth texture. If you aren't using it all right away, freeze into an ice cube tray and transfer to a freezer-safe container once frozen.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 89mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
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