Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Grilled Asparagus & Chicken Sausage

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Stock the fridge with a week's worth of lunches using a handful of ingredients from your local grocery store. To save on carbs, we're swapping in riced cauliflower for regular rice and adding pregrilled asparagus, which bulks up these bowls and adds fiber. At lunchtime, just reheat to steaming then top with a bit of pesto. Try Trader Joe's for fast shortcut ingredients like these--see Tip (below) for our product recommendations.

Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 links fully cooked sweet Italian chicken sausage, sliced
1 (12 ounce) package frozen riced cauliflower
1 (12 ounce) package frozen grilled asparagus spears
6 tablespoons pesto

Directions

Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring often, until heated through and browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
Prepare cauliflower and asparagus according to package directions (about 3 to 4 minutes each in the microwave). Set aside to cool slightly before assembling bowls.
Divide pesto among 4 small lidded containers and refrigerate.
Divide the cauliflower among 4 single-serving lidded containers. Top each with one-fourth of the asparagus and one-fourth of the sausage. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat, vent the lid and microwave on High until steaming, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Top with pesto before serving.

Tips

Tip: If you shop at Trader Joe's, use these products to make this recipe: Trader Joe's fully cooked sweet Italian chicken sausage links, Trader Joe's frozen riced cauliflower, Trader Joe's frozen grilled asparagus spears, Trader Joe's Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto.

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

290	Calories
19g	Fat
8g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 meal-prep container & 1 1/2 Tbsp. pesto each
Calories 290
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 20g	41%
Total Fat 19g	25%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 65mg	22%
Vitamin A 1298IU	26%
Vitamin C 58mg	64%
Folate 121mcg	30%
Sodium 733mg	32%
Calcium 72mg	6%
Iron 2mg	9%
Magnesium 19mg	4%
Potassium 193mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Grilled Asparagus & Chicken Sausage

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