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Sausage, Pepper and Cauliflower Fried Rice

Sausage, Pepper and Cauliflower Fried Rice, adapted from Christina Cherrier.

Adapted from Christina Cherrier. Source nutrition is reported only where its per-portion basis is supported. Unavailable totals are not estimated.

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10 min prep time (publisher) 4 servings 20 min total time
Illustration of sausage and cauliflower fried rice with red, yellow and green bell peppers.
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Before cooking

  • The publisher lists 320 calories without a serving size or complete nutrition breakdown; per-portion nutrition remains unreported.
  • Ingredient quantities are scaled from 4 original portions to four portions. Fractions of whole items may need weighing or dividing after preparation. Larger batches need extra cooking space or batches; keep thickness and endpoint checks.
  • Adapted from Christina Cherrier. This adaptation has not been kitchen-tested.
  • The source does not provide verified values for every per-portion macronutrient. Missing values stay unreported; a keto label from the publisher is not a verified net-carb total.
  • Safe doneness checks are added to the publisher method; timers alone do not establish doneness.

Cooking flow

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Split oil exactly one-third for sausage and two-thirds for vegetables; combined branch method specifies this split.
Check poultry or reheated cooked chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest center.
Rice cauliflower; microwave with its water 7 min until tender.Return sausage and cauliflower, heat through and finish with parsley.
Brown sausage in one-third oil 5 min; reserve. Cook peppers/onion in remaining oil 4–5 min, add garlic/herbs 1 min; add broth 1 min and optional spices.
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Method

  1. Step 1. Rice cauliflower and microwave covered with its listed water for about 7 minutes until just tender.
  2. Step 2. Heat one-third of the oil over medium-high heat. Brown sliced smoked sausage for about 5 minutes, then reserve.
  3. Step 3. Use remaining oil for peppers and onion for 4–5 minutes. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper for 1 minute.
  4. Step 4. Add broth and scrape pan; simmer 1 minute and add optional paprika and cayenne. Return cauliflower and sausage; toss until hot. Add optional chili flakes and parsley.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
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Protein
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Total carbs
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Fiber
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Net carbs
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Vitamins & minerals

Sausage, Pepper and Cauliflower Fried Rice

Nutrition unverified · 4 servings · US measures · 10 min publisher preparation per four-serving batch

Total time: 20 min

Sausage, Pepper and Cauliflower Fried Rice, adapted from Christina Cherrier.

Follow the cooking flow and check each component at the stated endpoint.

The listed pan and basket capacity, cook times, and thermometer endpoint are for four servings.

Ingredients are scaled; keep food thickness, spacing, settings and safe endpoints fixed. Timings assume the four-serving batch and specified shortcuts. More food can require additional batches.

These recipes include household adaptations and recipes adapted from the linked publishers. The adaptations have not been kitchen-tested. Nutrition provenance and source limitations are listed with each recipe; missing nutrition stays unreported.

Cooking flow

Read left to right. Each merged cell acts on the ingredient rows feeding into it. Parallel branches stay separate until plating.

Split oil exactly one-third for sausage and two-thirds for vegetables; combined branch method specifies this split.
Check poultry or reheated cooked chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest center.
Rice cauliflower; microwave with its water 7 min until tender.Return sausage and cauliflower, heat through and finish with parsley.
Brown sausage in one-third oil 5 min; reserve. Cook peppers/onion in remaining oil 4–5 min, add garlic/herbs 1 min; add broth 1 min and optional spices.
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Ingredients

  • ½ count large head cauliflowercut into small florets
  • ½ count red bell peppersliced
  • ½ count yellow bell peppersliced
  • ½ count green bell peppersliced
  • ½ count onionsliced
  • 9 oz smoked sausagesliced (not ground sausage)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes(optional) Optional; excluded or included as stated in the publisher nutrition.
  • ½ tsp garlic powderor 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • to taste Salt and freshly cracked black pepperUnquantified in source; use to taste or as optional garnish as stated.
  • ½ tsp Cayenne pepperoptional · Optional; excluded or included as stated in the publisher nutrition.
  • ½ tsp paprikaoptional · Optional; excluded or included as stated in the publisher nutrition.
  • Not specified Fresh parsleychopped · Unquantified in source; use to taste or as optional garnish as stated. Unquantified amount remains unknown, not zero.
  • 2 tbsp Water for vegetable microwaveAdded from source method.

Before you start

  • Stovetop and large skillet
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Microwave-safe covered dish
  • Food processor or grater, unless using ready-riced cauliflower

Prepare cold sides first. Keep raw-poultry tools separate; use clean serving utensils. Probe more than one thick piece. A timer is not a doneness test.

Cook

  1. Step 1

    Rice cauliflower and microwave covered with its listed water for about 7 minutes until just tender.

  2. Step 2

    Heat one-third of the oil over medium-high heat. Brown sliced smoked sausage for about 5 minutes, then reserve.

  3. Step 3

    Use remaining oil for peppers and onion for 4–5 minutes. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper for 1 minute.

  4. Step 4

    Add broth and scrape pan; simmer 1 minute and add optional paprika and cayenne. Return cauliflower and sausage; toss until hot. Add optional chili flakes and parsley.

Where your attention goes

Stages can overlap. Do not add every row as separate elapsed time. Safe endpoints and actual appliance behavior override the estimate.

Why this works

Nutrition per serving

Calories: Not provided; protein: Not provided; total carbs: Not provided; fiber: Not provided; net carbs: Not provided

Source nutrition is reported only where its per-portion basis is supported. Unavailable totals are not estimated.

Listed allergens: None in the specified ingredients. Check purchased labels and cross-contact.

First-cook checks

  • The publisher lists 320 calories without a serving size or complete nutrition breakdown; per-portion nutrition remains unreported.
  • Ingredient quantities are scaled from 4 original portions to four portions. Fractions of whole items may need weighing or dividing after preparation. Larger batches need extra cooking space or batches; keep thickness and endpoint checks.
  • Adapted from Christina Cherrier. This adaptation has not been kitchen-tested.
  • The source does not provide verified values for every per-portion macronutrient. Missing values stay unreported; a keto label from the publisher is not a verified net-carb total.
  • Safe doneness checks are added to the publisher method; timers alone do not establish doneness.

Leftovers

Refrigerate in shallow containers within two hours, or one hour above 90°F. Use within 3–4 days or freeze; reheat to 165°F. Keep cold greens and yogurt separate.

Sources

These recipes include household adaptations and recipes adapted from the linked publishers. The adaptations have not been kitchen-tested. Nutrition provenance and source limitations are listed with each recipe; missing nutrition stays unreported.