One Pot Cauliflower Rice Paella

I need help. Is it just me, or is it humanly impossible to go to Target and spend less than $200? (Zach, please stop reading!) Just this last weekend I confidently walked into Target with my short list of three items. THREE items!! That’s it! The girls needed ballet slippers and a leotard, and I needed toothpaste. I was prepared.

I walked in the front doors, head down, blinders up. Then I’m pretty sure I blacked out, because the next thing I know I’m swiping my credit card for $200 and have a cart full of stuff that I “need”.

I don’t get it. Please tell me I’m not alone in this?!

In better/more productive news… I thought of yet another way to use cauliflower rice. I’m obsessed. Cauliflower Rice Paella!

It’s full of veggies (literally), and you truly don’t miss the rice! I can’t even believe I’m saying that right now. Who am I? Don’t miss the rice? But it’s true!

As if I haven’t yelled at you enough about my cauliflower rice obsession. Are you over it yet? I’m not!

One Pot Cauliflower Rice Paella

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Ingredients

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• 12 shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2–3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 12 ounces cooked chicken sausage (sliced)
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (small dice)
• 1 orange bell pepper (small dice)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 pound riced cauliflower (about 4 cups)
• 1/3 cup chicken stock (or water)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• Fresh squeeze of lemon
• Chopped parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. 1) In a small bowl toss the shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
2. 2) Heat a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and set aside. Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan and cook the chicken sausage about 5-7 minutes, until browned. Remove sausage from pan.
3. 3) There may be enough oil still in the pan, if not, add one more tablespoon of oil, the onion, bell peppers, and a pinch of salt, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the tomato paste and stir to coat.
4. 4) Add the cauliflower rice and remaining salt, turmeric, and paprika, and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add stock and cook until liquid evaporates. Should take about 3-4 minutes.
5. 5) Add the tomatoes, peas and just heat through for a couple of minutes. Return the shrimp and sausage to the pan. Turn off heat and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately!

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P.S. I didn’t get ballet slippers or a leotard. And I forgot the toothpaste.