How to Make Artichoke and Chicken Sausage Cauliflower "Paella" - A Step-by-Step Guide

Artichoke and Chicken Sausage Cauliflower "Paella" is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic Spanish dish. Instead of using rice, this recipe calls for riced cauliflower, making it low-carb and gluten-free. The addition of artichokes and chicken sausage gives this dish a unique flavor profile that is sure to please your taste buds.

This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, as it comes together in just under 30 minutes. It is also a great way to get your daily s...

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Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • ½ teaspoon saffron threads
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil , divided
  • 3 links sweet Italian chicken sausage, diced
  • 1 large zucchini, chopped
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, or more to taste, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can artichokes, drained
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups snow peas

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 27 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place cauliflower florets in a food processor; pulse into grains the size of rice.
  • Combine hot water and saffron threads in a small bowl; let stand for 3 minutes to infuse.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a paella pan over medium heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini and onion; cook for 3 minutes. Add saffron infusion, carrot, garlic, and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir cauliflower "rice" and artichokes into the pan. Cook and stir until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Pour in stock; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until most of the stock is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in snow peas; simmer until all stock is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Remove paella from the heat and drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil on top.
  • Nutrition

    427 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 2196mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 120mg
    • Calcium: 90mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 966mg