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Sausage and Cauliflower Stovetop Stuffing (Low Carb)

Cauliflower Stovetop Stuffing with sausage in a skillet
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 290 kcal
Net Carbs 7.2 g
This recipe is as a low carb substitute for holiday stuffing, made with cauliflower instead of bread, this dressing is full of savoury herbs and crumbled sausage. Try this low carb recipe at your next turkey dinner!

Equipment

  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • large frying pan

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound ground sausage crumbled
  • 1 large cauliflower diced small
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • ½ cup chicken/turkey stock see notes
  • 1 tablespoon sage chopped
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped
  • 3 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Chop the cauliflower into small pieces. Dice the cauliflower into small pieces about 1 cm (½"). Or break them into tiny florets using your hands.
    1 large cauliflower
  • Brown the sausage. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add the ground sausage. Fry until the sausage is browned and cooked through.
    1 pound ground sausage
  • Add diced vegetables and sauté. Add the diced cauliflower, onion, garlic, and celery to the cooked sausage and sauté until the vegetables become tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    1 small onion, 2 stalks celery, 2 cloves garlic
  • Add the stock or bouillon and simmer. Add the stock (or bouillon mixed 1/2 cup of water) to the pan and stir to combine. Bring the pan to a simmer and cook until the liquid reduces and the stuffing thickens to the proper texture, use a blunt wooden spoon to break down the cauliflower futher as needed. At this time the cauliflower should be quite tender and have a similar consistency to stuffing.
    ½ cup chicken/turkey stock
  • Add the fresh herbs. Add the freshly chopped herbs (see notes for dried herbs) and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute and turn off the heat. Add fresh lemon zest and season to taste.
    1 tablespoon sage, 1 tablespoon rosemary, 3 tablespoons parsley, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, salt and pepper
  • Serve with your choice of roast and enjoy!

Notes

Dried Herbs: In place of fresh herbs you may use dried herbs, start with half the amount of dried herbs and adjust from there as they are much more potent. 
In place of the herbs shown in this recipe you may use a tablespoon of Italian seasoning. 
Stock or Bouillon: Fresh stock or bone broth will be the most flavourful choice, however chicken stock or bouillon mixed with 1/2 cup water can be used in its place. 
Sausage choice:  Try to choose a sausage with flavours that compliment the stuffing or the roast this will be served with. Honey garlic, bangers, and even breakfast sausage work very well. Avoid spicy Italian sausage unless you like a spicy bright red stuffing!
Make Ahead and Leftovers
This recipe can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge a few days prior to dinner. 
This stuffing recipe also makes wonderful leftovers!

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 10.7gProtein: 16.9gFat: 20.3gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 840mgPotassium: 742mgFiber: 3.3gSugar: 4.7gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1.75mgSugar Alcohols: 0.18gNet Carbs: 7.2g
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