Italian Sausage with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

Italian Sausage with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice – Super-flavorful comfort food ahead! Flavored with lime zest and fresh cilantro, this easy skillet dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes and cooks in one pan for easy cleanup! This Italian Sausage with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, paleo, and keto-friendly. Enjoy!

by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Jan 19, 2026

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Ingredients list for the Italian Sausage with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

• 3 or 4 mild Italian sausages
• 1/2 head of cauliflower, riced
• 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
• 3 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup (60ml) low sodium chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce of choice (we used Sriracha)
• Zest of 1/2 lime
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Fresh chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

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Directions

1. In a skillet over medium-low heat, boil 1/4 cup water. Add sausages,  cover and cook until sausages are cooked, turning from time to time. Remove the lid and allow water to evaporate, still turning sausages on all sides until browned. Set aside in a plate.

2. In the same skillet melt butter or olive oil (rinse the skillet if the sausage left burnt bits, but it shouldn’t have). Add minced garlic and cook for one minute, stirring occasionally. Add cauliflower rice and toss to coat. Add chicken broth, Italian seasoning, lime juice, and hot sauce and simmer until the sauce has reduced a bit, 3 – 4 minutes.

3. Add lime zest and chopped cilantro to the cauliflower rice and give a quick stir. Season with black pepper, to taste. Add sausages back into the skillet to reheat quickly for 2 minutes. Serve the Italian Sausage with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice immediately with lime wedges. Enjoy!

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