Keto Spanish Cauliflower Rice with Chorizo

Dive into the bold flavors of Spain with this Keto Spanish Cauliflower Rice with Chorizo recipe. It's a low-carb, high-fat dish that packs a punch with smoky chorizo, aromatic spices, and riced cauliflower, perfect for maintaining ketosis without sacrificing taste.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Spanish

Keyword Chorizo, Keto Dinner, Keto Spanish Cauliflower Rice, Low Carb Spanish Dish

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 320kcal

Equipment

Large skillet
Cutting board
Chef’s knife
Measuring cups and spoons
Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients

4 cups Cauliflower, riced (1 large head or 500g)
8 ounces Chorizo sausage, diced (227g)
2 tablespoons Olive oil (30ml)
½ cup Onion, finely chopped (about 1 medium or 75g)
½ cup Red bell pepper, diced (about 1/2 pepper or 75g)
3 Garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon or 9g)
1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (2g)
½ teaspoon Ground cumin (1g)
¼ teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (0.5g) (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon Salt (3g)
¼ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper (0.5g)
½ cup Chicken broth (120ml)
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)
Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced chorizo. Cook until it's crispy and the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Remove the chorizo from the skillet, leaving the rendered fat behind.
To the same skillet, add the olive oil along with the chopped onion and diced red bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and translucent, around 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and red pepper flakes, and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the riced cauliflower to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Return the cooked chorizo to the skillet and stir through the cauliflower rice to distribute evenly and reheat the sausage.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before removing from heat.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side for an extra zing.

Notes

To ensure this dish is as keto-friendly as possible, opt for a chorizo that has no added sugars or fillers.

If you prefer a vegetarian version, omit the chorizo and add extra vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.

This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it perfect for meal prep.

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