Description
This Healthy Turkey Fajita Rice Bowl combines savory hot Italian turkey sausage with vibrant bell peppers, poblano pepper, and onions, all served over flavorful cilantro lime cauliflower rice. It’s a delicious low carb, gluten free, and paleo-friendly dish perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Sausage and Vegetables
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 (20-ounce) package Honeysuckle White Hot Italian Turkey Sausage Links, cut into coins
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced (any color)
- 1 poblano pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
Cauliflower Rice
- 1 small cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup minced cilantro
- 1 1/2 limes, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Cook the Turkey Sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced turkey sausage coins and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the thinly sliced bell peppers, poblano pepper, and onion. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Prepare Cauliflower Rice: While the vegetables cook, pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor until they resemble rice-sized pieces. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the cauliflower rice and 1/3 cup water. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt, then cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
- Finish Cauliflower Rice: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the minced cilantro and lime juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Assemble the Rice Bowls: Divide the cauliflower rice evenly among serving bowls. Top with the sautéed vegetables and cooked turkey sausage coins. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is naturally low carb, gluten free, and paleo-friendly.
- Feel free to customize the peppers based on your spice and color preferences.
- Using turkey sausage keeps the dish leaner and higher in protein compared to traditional pork sausage.
- Cauliflower rice can be prepared ahead of time and stored refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/5th of recipe
- Calories: 321 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 767 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
