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Easy Keto Sausage and Broccoli Bowls - A Fast, Flavorful Weeknight Dinner

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound (450 g) Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot)
  • 1 large head broccoli, cut into small florets (about 5–6 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter (or ghee)
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 lemon (zest and juice), optional but recommended
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or chives, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prep the broccoli: Cut the broccoli into small, bite-size florets. Smaller pieces cook faster and get nicely crisp-tender. Rinse and pat dry so they sear instead of steam.
  2. Brown the sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and leave the drippings in the pan.
  3. Sauté the broccoli: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the butter to the skillet. When hot and foamy, add the broccoli. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bright green with some browned edges.
  4. Add aromatics: Push the broccoli to one side. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the empty side. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then toss everything together.
  5. Bring it together: Return the sausage to the skillet. Stir to combine and warm through for 1–2 minutes. If using lemon, add zest and a squeeze of juice for brightness. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Finish and serve: Sprinkle with Parmesan and fresh herbs if you like. Serve in bowls. For extra richness, drizzle with a little more olive oil or a pat of butter on top.