Cajun Cauliflower Rice

This cajun cauliflower rice is a paleo, whole30, and keto take on dirty rice. It uses riced cauliflower, andouille sausage, pepper, onion and creole and cajun seasonings to make an easy one pot skillet meal. 

All I ever knew about New Orleans and Louisiana is what I knew about it’s food, which was really not much.  

I was always intrigued by the spice combination whenever I ate dirty rice, jambalaya or even fried cat fish.  New Orleans was actually one of the places I wanted to move to for 3 months after culinary school. I ended up jetting off to Hawaii instead.

During a cross country road trip to our new home in Charleston SC, we made a stop in New Orleans and had the BEST time experiencing the culture and its food.

This is my take on dirty rice or Cajun rice and beans with a whole30, paleo and keto twist. 

What is the difference between Creole and Cajun?

Although the flavors of creole and cajun food have similar profiles and seasonings, the difference is:

Creole Cooking: uses tomatoes, known as city food

Cajun Cooking: relies more on spices coming from peppers, known more as country food

What makes dirty rice dirty?

Dirty rice is seasoned from being cooked with a protein like pork, chicken or sausage as well as vegetables like green bell pepper and onion.

Because of this and the nature of the red colored creole or cajun seasoning, the rice looks “dirty” because its no longer white.

What spices are in Creole and Cajun Seasoning?

Although they all are different, for the most part you can find these spices and seasonings in creole and Cajun seasoning: 

Salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Oregano
Thyme
White Pepper
Paprika
Cayenne Pepper

What is Andouille Sausage?

This Cajun cauliflower rice uses Andouille sausage. Andouille is a smoked pork sausage that originated in France. It was migrated over to Louisianna.  It is made with cajun and creole seasoning and has a spicy kick to it. 

How to make Cajun Cauliflower Rice:

1. In a large pan or skillet, add oil and saute pepper and onion until vegetables begin to soften.
2. Add sliced Andouille sausage and saute for another 5 minutes until sausage begins to brown
3. Add frozen caulifower rice plus your creole or cajun seasoning of choice and toss to combine until cauilflower rice is warmed through

How to make Cajun Cauliflower rice Paleo and Whole30:

Dirty rice or cajun rice is normally made with regular white rice.  To make sure this stays compliant with Whole30 or paleo eating:

• Use frozen cauliflower rice: you can use raw caulifower rice but it will take longer to cook
• Buy whole30 compliant andouille sausage: can be found at Whole Foods
• Use a compliant Creole seasoning blend: I like this one by Tiny Little Chef

Check Out:

• Mexican Cauliflower Rice
• Riced Cauliflower Stuffing
• One Pot Jambalaya

Cajun Cauliflower Rice

CLICK HERE to add this recipe to your PINTEREST BOARDS

Cajun Cauliflower Rice

---

• Author: Valerie Skinner | Thyme and JOY
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Category: entree, protein
• Method: stovetop, skillet, pot
• Cuisine: Creole, Cajun, Whole30, Paleo, Keto

Print Recipe

Pin Recipe

Description

This cajun cauliflower rice is a paleo, whole30, and keto take on dirty rice. It uses riced cauliflower, andouille sausage, pepper, onion and creole and cajun seasonings to make an easy one pot skillet meal. 

---

Ingredients

• 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
• 1 Medium Yellow Onion, diced
• 2 tsp Garlic, minced
• 12 oz Andouille Sausage, sliced
• 4 cups Frozen Riced Cauliflower
• 2 tbsp Cajun or Creole Seasoning
• 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
• Salt & Pepper to taste

---

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in large skillet or pot over medium high heat.
2. Add pepper, onion and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
3. Add in sliced sausage and saute for another 5 minutes or until sausage begins to brown
4. Add in frozen riced cauliflower and Cajun or Creole seasoning
5. Stir to combine, turn down the heat to medium and cook until the cauliflower rice is warmed through but not mushy
6. Serve hot and garnish with fresh chopped parsley

Notes

All creole and cajun seasonings are not created equal!  Adjust your amount of seasoning by taste as some may me much more spicy than others

Keywords: cajun cauliflower rice, paleo dirty rice, cauliflower dirty rice, cajun cauliflower recipe, whole30 dirty rice, whole30 cajun rice, cauliflower rice jambalaya, healthy creole recipes, paleo jambalaya, paleo andouille sausage recipe, dirty rice with andouille sausage, paleo cajun, cajun dirty rice with sausage

Valerie Skinner is a Whole30 approved personal chef & recipe developer that bridges the gap between healthy eating and busy lives by providing simple healthy meals and recipes for you and your family.

Lets Connect!

Check out my Podcast: Food Conversations

Email me: thymeandjoy@gmail.com

Follow me on Instagram

Join my community on Facebook

See what I’m pinning on Pinterest