Sautéed Cauliflower Rice with Bell Peppers and Sausage

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A colorful skillet of cauliflower rice stir-fried with sweet bell peppers and spicy sausage for a quick Whole30-friendly meal. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cauliflower rice, Italian sausage (pork, no sugar added), red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz Italian sausage (removed from casings) and cook, breaking up with a spoon, for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 1 diced yellow bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 4 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 4 cups cauliflower rice, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot.

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