12ouncesAndouille sausagesliced or quartered; or any cooked sausage
1tablespoonCajun or creole seasoningsee DIY blend below
4cupscauliflower rice or crumblesNote below on various purchasing or prepping options
¼teaspoonsalt or to taste
¼cupparsley or green onion for garnish (optional)
DIY Cajun Spice Blend
1teaspoonpaprika
½teaspooncayenne pepper
½teaspoonthyme
¼teaspoonwhite pepper
¼teaspoononion powder
¼teaspoonsalt
Instructions
If making the DIY Cajun spice blend, add all of the spices to a small bowl, mix together and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add diced onions, celery, and bell peppers to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes to begin softening the vegetables.
Add sliced sausage to skillet and cook for about 7 minutes more until sausage is cooked through and browned.
Add cauliflower rice and Cajun spice blend to the skillet and stir to combine.
Cover and cook for about 5 minutes. There's no need to stir.
Uncover and top with optional garnish, such as parsley or green onions.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Video
Notes
You'll find more expert tips and pictures above!Cauliflower Rice Options
Fresh crumbles from the produce aisle (Eat Smart is one brand that is commonly found in grocery stores. One bag has 4 cups.)
Frozen in the freezer aisle Look for products without added salt or seasoning. (A large 40 ounce bag of Green Giant Cauliflower Riced Veggies is always in my freezer.) Use the back of a spoon to break up clumps and just measure it out frozen. You do not need to thaw it out first! You can also buy two 10-ounce bags for this recipe, which yields about 4 ½ cups.
Make it yourself! Cut florets from a cauliflower head. Place them, along with the stalks, into a food processor. Pulse several times until the cauliflower resembles grains. Be careful not to process too much or you'll end up with puree! 1 head of cauliflower yields about 4 cups of cauliflower rice.
Storage Guidelines
Store - Place leftover Cajun cauliflower rice in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tip: Store in single serve containers for make ahead lunches during the week.
Reheat - Warm leftovers in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. You can also reheat this dish in the microwave until warmed through.
Freeze - Leftovers may be frozen in an airtight storage container. However, the re-heated dish won't be quite as good as it was fresh. Store up to 3 months. May be microwaved from frozen or defrosted overnight in the refrigerator and then warmed.