Low Carb Sausage Gravy

 Creating healthy versions of meals I’ve made for years for my picky husband has been challenging. This mistake turned out to be a happy mistake. I’ve attempted mashed cauliflower several times. Only once did it actually turn out well. 

In frustration I shoved my most recent failed attempt in the fridge because I hated to throw it out even though it was the consistency of baby food. 

I had the idea to use it as gravy and my husband and I both loved it!

Brown ½ lb of sausage. 

Steam a 16 oz bag of frozen cauliflower until soft and blend until smooth with ¼ cup heavy cream. Add creamed cauliflower to the browned sausage. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add water to bring it to desired consistency. 

Serve over low carb bread. I used the THM WWBB. 

Hearty Sausage Bean Soup Low Carb Instant Pot

If you follow my blog, you know I love to crochet and that I love to cook in cast iron.  I have a new love...my Instant Pot!

My husband and I are following a healthier, lower carb lifestyle. I’m always experimenting with low carb meals and love this enough to share.

I’m going to include Instant Pot directions as well as stove top directions.

Hearty Sausage Bean Soup

This is a hearty, low carb soup that is versatile by changing the sausage flavor and combination of beans. It’s super quick and requires minimal prep.

1 lb. Jimmy Dean Sausage (I prefer Hot)

½ cup chopped onion

½ cup chopped bell pepper

2 cups chopped cabbage

1 can Rotel 

½ tsp. granulated garlic

Salt & pepper to taste

32 oz. chicken stock (maybe more)

1 can pinto beans

1 can black beans or kidney beans

Instant Pot Instructions

Add all ingredients to your pot except the beans. Pressure cook for 25 minutes. The second time I made this my sausage wasn’t thawed so I added 5 minutes. Once pressure is released crumble the sausage and stir. Add the beans and cook on Sauté for 10 minutes, then set to Warm until you’re ready to indulge.

Stove Top Instructions

Brown the sausage with the onion and bell pepper. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.