Keto Copycat Popeyes Red Beans and Rice
Recreate the iconic flavors of your favorite fast-food side dish with this Keto Copycat Popeyes Red Beans and Rice recipe, a low-carb twist that doesn’t skimp on taste! Featuring tender cauliflower rice, smoky sausage, creamy red kidney beans, and a medley of Cajun-inspired spices, this dish brings comfort and bold flavor in just 30 minutes. A hearty and satisfying meal for those on a keto diet, this recipe captures the essence of the original while keeping it low in carbs and full of wholesome, rich goodness. Garnished with fresh green onions, it's perfect as a flavorful main course or a standout side dish. Whether you're meal prepping or cooking for the family, this keto-friendly take on a Southern classic will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
- 0.5 cup canned red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ounces smoked sausage
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the smoked sausage to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, add the butter and let it melt. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 5
Add the red kidney beans and let them cook in the broth for about 5 minutes, allowing them to absorb the spices.
Step 6
While the beans are cooking, prepare the cauliflower rice according to the package instructions or sauté in a separate pan with a little olive oil until tender.
Step 7
Once the beans are cooked, use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to gently mash some of the beans, creating a creamy consistency while leaving some beans whole.
Step 8
Add the browned sausage back into the skillet and stir to combine.
Step 9
Serve the red beans on top of the cauliflower rice, garnished with sliced green onions.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (757.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 879.4 |
| Total Fat 68.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 141.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2716.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.8g | |
| Protein 32.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 156.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1373.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories