Keto Cauliflower Chorizo Hash Recipe - easy 4 ingredient low carb dish! (2024)

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This keto cauliflower chorizo hash is a quick and easy low carb dish that is full of flavor. It only needs 4 ingredients and 20 minutes to make and has just 4.9g of net carbs. [updated 4/21]

You might also like this low carb cauliflower rice pilaf recipe!

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I was fooling around in the kitchen one day trying to make something different for lunch, and I came up with this keto cauliflower chorizo hash recipe.

I use riced cauliflower quite a bit in my recipes (, , cashew curried vegetable). For me it really can take the place for rice, at least most of the time.

Anyway, my husband ate some and really liked it, so I thought I’d share it with you today.

It’s very simple (as most of my recipes are) and it’s low carb (which many of my recipes are). Another nice thing about this recipe is that it really takes no time at all.

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The 4 Ingredients I Used In This Recipe.

Today I am updating this recipe because I bought some chorizo from Porter Road (which you can read about below) and thought it would be great in this recipe.

So all I used for this is cauliflower rice, chorizo, spinach and pine nuts which you can see below.

I like to make my own cualiflower rice by chopping up a head of cauliflower. Then I place the cauliflower florets into a food processor and pulse until it looks like grains of rice.

It’s really easy and it taste better to me than store bought.

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What Type Of Chorizo To Use.

Mexican chorizo is made from raw ground pork and spices, while Spanish chorizo is usually smoked sausage. I didn’t realize that there were two kinds until I read this article from the Kitchn.

Because this was loose ground pork, it made thisdishmore of a hash. I think if you used the Spanish cooked chorizo it would still be good but it would be different.

Where To Buy Good Chorizo.

I just joined Porter Road which is an online meat delivery site. Their meats are farm raised, have no antibiotics, no hormones and are really tasty!

I bought a couple meat samplers as Christmas gifts to my grown nephews and some chorizo and other goodies for myself.

You can also buy chorizo in some bigger grocery stores. I used to buy it at Aldi years ago but they no longer sell it.

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Let’s Make Some Cauliflower Chorizo Hash!

Below you can see how easily it cooks up in a skillet. Here is how you make this tasty dish

  1. First brown the chorizo in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Then added the riced cauliflower, mix and sauté for about 5minutes.
  3. At the end added the minced spinach. Mix it around to wilt the spinach and take it off the stove.
  4. Sprinkle some toasted pine nuts on top and serve.
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How To Toast Pine Nuts Easily.

To toasted the pine nuts, just add them to a dry pan over low heat and stir for a few minutes until they turn toasty brown.

Watch that they don’t burn. When they have browned, pour them onto a plate or piece of paper towel to cool off. If you leave them in the hot pan they will continue to brown and may burn.

As a substitute you can also try slivered almonds instead of pine nuts.

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I love when my concoctions turns out good! The spices from the chorizo mix nicely with the cauliflower and spinach. While the pine nuts make this dish more of a pilaf.

I hope you get a chance to try this cauliflower with chorizo and like it as much as me and my hubby did.

Here’s the nutrition for 1 serving: 417 calories
33.8g fat / 6.5g carbs / 1.6g fiber / 18.5g protein = 4.9g net carbs

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Keto Cauliflower & Chorizo Hash

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

This cauliflower chorizo hash is a quick and easy low carb dish. Simple, healthy, tasty and only 4.9g of net carbs.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of cauliflower rice
  • 16 oz ground Mexican chorizo sausage
  • 1 ½ cup baby spinach, minced
  • ¼ Tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, add your chorizo sausage and cook until almost browned completely.
  2. Add in your riced cauliflower and saute for about 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile in another dry skillet toast the pine nuts. Watch that they don't burn.
  4. When the cauliflower is done cooking, add your spinach and mix until wilted.
  5. Toss in your pine nuts and serve.
  6. Note you can sprinkle some salt and black pepper if you wish but the chorizo usually has a lot of spice and I don't think it needs it personally.

Notes

Here's the nutrition for 1 serving: 417 calories
33.8g fat / 6.5g carbs / 1.6g fiber / 18.5g protein = 4.9g net carbs

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 417Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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Comments

    • Denise

      Hi Sherry, what a great idea! Thanks for sharing your tips!

      Reply

  1. Pei

    I want to try this. Can I use another type of nut? Pine nuts are not in my budget.

    Reply

    • Denise

      Pei, of course you can. Try some slivered almonds (they are my go to substitute for pine nuts) but really any type of nut will do or just skip it. Hope you like it!

      Reply

  2. Melanie

    This was SO fast and SOOOO good! It was gone before I even got to take picture of it! I used frozen riced cauliflower, since I don’t use it much and it was perfect! (and inexpensive!)

    Reply

    • Denise

      Thanks Melanie! I’m so glad you liked it and thanks also for taking the time to comment.

      Reply

  3. Angela

    I too am a low carber, and this looks wonderful! Will be giving this a shot tonight! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

    • Denise

      Hi Angela,
      Thanks for taking the time to comment! I hope you like the hash as much as we did.

      Reply

  4. Kristen

    I love chorizo–it adds so much flavor to a dish! This looks incredible

    Reply

    • Denise

      Yes it does! Thanks for stopping by Kristen.

      Reply

  5. Analida's Ethnic Spoon

    I love chorizo and this recipe looks really tasty!

    Reply

    • Denise

      Thanks Analida….it’s simple but tasty!

      Reply

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Keto Cauliflower Chorizo Hash Recipe - easy 4 ingredient low carb dish! (2024)

FAQs

Is chorizo good for keto? ›

Simply put: chorizo is extremely low in carbs, which means it's keto-friendly. Chorizo only contains 0.5 g of net carbs per ounce or 1.1 g per 60 g link[*]. Traditional keto recommends between 20-50g of net carbs per day, so you could eat multiple chorizo sausages without breaking ketosis.

How is cauliflower keto friendly? ›

Cauliflower has a similar nutrition profile to broccoli. It's also a great cruciferous veggie to choose when you're on keto, says Dixon, as it has 1.5 grams of net carbs per half a cup.

Can I eat chorizo while trying to lose weight? ›

A: Chorizos can be a rich source of nutrients. It contains high-quality protein and animal fat. If you're on a low-carb diet or the keto diet for weight loss, chorizo will be fine to go on your weekly meal list. Chorizos are also loaded with vitamin B12, thiamine, and selenium.

Is garlic OK in keto? ›

Garlic adds a rich flavour to dishes without increasing carbohydrate intake significantly, making it an excellent ingredient for your keto recipes. Consider incorporating garlic into main dishes like garlic butter steak or roasted garlic cauliflower.

Can too much cauliflower kick you out of ketosis? ›

You do not have to limit vegetables if you are on the keto diet or are considering it. Plenty of low-carb vegetable options include arugula, asparagus, bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes.

Which vegetables are not allowed in keto? ›

Potatoes and other starchy vegetables

While good sources of vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber, white and sweet potatoes ought to be avoided on the keto diet because of their high carb content ( 45 , 46 ). Other nutritious but high carb vegetables to limit include peas and corn ( 47 , 48 ).

Can I eat a whole head of cauliflower on keto? ›

Whole roasted cauliflower is a delicious, Whole30-friendly, keto, and vegan side dish!

Is chorizo or bacon better for you? ›

What is healthier, bacon or chorizo? - Quora. The problem with most sausages is that they add filler or rusk which are usually carbohydrates, bacon is sometimes sweet cured so you get some sugar in the rind. If you choose dry cured bacon and 95% or higher meat sausages then those two are equally the healthiest.

Why is chorizo healthy? ›

Essential amino acids that help to repair tissue and aid digestion. Vitamin B-1, which helps the body use certain amino acids more efficiently and turn food into energy. Vitamin B-12, a positive influence on nerve function, and aids the use of iron in our body.

Are chorizo and eggs good for you? ›

Are chorizo and eggs a healthy meal? Totally! Meat and eggs are rich in protein essential to muscle and bone strength, besides being fabulicious.

What kind of sausages can I eat on keto? ›

Sausage can be an excellent food for keto diet followers, but the key word is can. Several gourmet sausages including the smoked pork or beef bratwurst from our butcher shop, and the cheesy cheddar sausage, are keto-friendly because there are no fillers – just great meat.

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