Easy Cajun Sausage Cauliflower Rice
This Easy Cajun Sausage Cauliflower Rice features spicy andouille sausage, fresh vegetables, and cauliflower rice seasoned with bold Cajun spices for a low-carb, flavor-packed meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this one-pan dish comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 (10 oz) bags frozen cauliflower rice about 6 cups total, no thawing needed
- 1 (13 oz) package cajun style andouille sausage sliced into half-moons
- 1 large bell pepper any color, diced
- 1 small yellow onion diced fine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning adjust to your heat preference
- to taste salt and pepper
- optional toppings green onions, sesame seeds, fresh parsley, hot sauce, or lime juice
Instructions
- Slice the Sausage: Remove the andouille from its casing and slice it into half-moons about a quarter-inch thick, this ensures faster cooking and better seasoning distribution throughout the rice.
- Heat Your Pan: Pour olive oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat and let it warm for about 1 minute until shimmering.
- Brown the Sausage: Add the sliced sausage to the hot oil and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges are caramelized and the fat has rendered into the pan.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Stir in the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften and the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the Cauliflower Rice: Pour both bags of frozen cauliflower rice directly into the skillet with the sausage and vegetables, breaking up any large clumps with your spoon as it hits the hot pan.
- Season the Mix: Sprinkle the cajun seasoning over the entire mixture and add salt and pepper to taste, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Cook Until Tender: Continue cooking for 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower rice is heated through and any excess moisture has evaporated, the texture should be light and slightly caramelized, not mushy.