“Cheesy” Italian Sausage & Rice Skillet {Dairy, Gluten, & Grain Free}

One pan. Whole foods. Lots of flavor. Quick.

That’s how I like to be able to describe most of my meals. For starters, DISHES SUCK. I love cooking, but dishes are just the worst. Somehow, it can go from one mixing bowl and spoon to two sinkfuls of dirty dishes. HOW?! JUST HOW?!

During this season of mine and my husband’s life, I find that I don’t have as much time to spend over a stove. I’m super busy with my full-time job, sharing recipes with you guys, AND helping get our non-profit organization off the ground! Man, did we have no idea just how much work it is! It’s been a labor of love the past few months, but it’s finally really coming together and we couldn’t be more excited!

My bookkeeping and website building skills have been tested SO much over the past two months, but I know it’ll be worth it! To check out exactly what I’m talking about, head over to www.RepsForRescues.org!

^^^^ Check out that adorable guy’s little face! ^^^^

Big things are coming!

In the meantime, lunches and dinners are usually these types of meals – one pan and something that I don’t have to keep too much of an eye on, i.e. I can go and do something else while it cooks without taking a risk of something burning and being COMPLETELY INEDIBLE.

I make bigger dinners so there are plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day. That is key for us! We want to stay on track with eating clean, and meal prep is so important for us – particularly, with us being so busy every day.

Give this Cheesy Italian Sausage and Rice Skillet a try when you’re pinched for time, but want a tasty home cooked meal. It’s so simple and doesn’t take too much effort other than stirring the pan every once and awhile.

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"Cheesy" Italian Sausage & Rice Skillet {Dairy, Gluten, & Grain Free}

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Avocado oil sub coconut/olive oil
• 2 Bell peppers diced/I used red and yellow peppers
• 1 Large onion diced
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 12-16 oz Cauliflower rice
• 2 tsp Oregano
• 1 tsp Rosemary
• 1-2 tsp Coarse Himalayan pink salt adjust as needed
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1/3 cup Nutritonal yeast see recipe note*
• 2/3 cup Nutpods creamer sub unsweetened coconut cream/almond creamer

Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings Ingredients 2 tbsp Avocado oil sub coconut/olive oil 2 Bell peppers diced/I used red and yellow peppers 1 Large onion diced 1 lb Italian sausage 12-16 oz Cauliflower rice 2 tsp Oregano 1 tsp Rosemary 1-2 tsp Coarse Himalayan pink salt adjust as needed 1 tsp Black pepper 1/3 cup Nutritonal yeast see recipe note* 2/3 cup Nutpods creamer sub unsweetened coconut cream/almond creamer

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onions and peppers in oil for 5 minutes or until softened.
2. To the onions and peppers, add in the sausage. Break it up and let it brown. This should take about 5-8 minutes.
3. Once the sausage has browned, add in the cauliflower rice and seasonings, and stir.
4. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes until the cauliflower rice is cooked through and soft.
5. Add in the nutritional yeast and creamer and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the creamer has thickened.
6. Enjoy immediately! ...or save for meals throughout the week!

Recipe Notes

*If you can tolerate dairy, you can substitute quality, grass-fed cheese - like parmesan or mozzarella! You can also use whatever "heavy cream" substitute you'd like.