Riced Cauliflower Jambalaya

Riced Cauliflower Jambalaya is a low-carb twist on the classic Cajun dish, featuring tender cauliflower rice, spicy sausage, and a medley of vegetables. This flavorful, hearty dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that doesn't compromise on taste.

Riced Cauliflower Jambalaya
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
320 kcal

Ingredients

  • Riced cauliflower - 400 grams
  • Andouille sausage - 150 grams, sliced
  • Bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
  • Celery - 1 stalk, diced
  • Onion - 1 small, diced
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Diced tomatoes - 200 grams (canned)
  • Chicken broth - 250 ml
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Cajun seasoning - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Green onions - 2, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper; bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet and stir to combine; cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Carbs: 15 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 950 mg
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg
  • Total Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

  • Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
  • Rich in vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

Tags

AmericanLow CarbRice Dish