Loaded with herbs and protein, this breadless cauliflower stuffing is Thanksgiving in a bowl.
You can’t have a Thanksgiving feast without the stuffing, and this hearty Paleo-approved version is loaded with nourishing veggies. Tender florets of cauliflower replace the bread, and maple syrup and herb-seasoned pork bring hearty flavor to this must-have side dish.
Thanksgiving stuffing recipes often call for crumbled breakfast sausage for meaty flavor, but most store brands contain commercially-raised pork and too many additives. To recreate that same sweet and savory sausage flavor, dried sage and maple syrup is added to ground pasture-raised pork. You could even use grass-fed beef or ground turkey if you prefer!
Start by browning the ground pork in ghee, breaking it up into crumbles using a wooden spatula. Ghee adds another dimension of flavor in this stuffing recipe, but grass-fed butter will also work in a pinch. Once the meat is browned, add herbs and maple syrup and stir to coat.
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Next, add the must-have Thanksgiving veggies: cauliflower, carrots, onion and celery. Cover the pan and cook for 15 minutes to tenderize. Transfer the stuffing to a casserole dish and broil until the top is lightly browned. This step creates a delicious, crispy layer, and is not to be skipped! Serve hot alongside turkey for a Paleo feast.
Breadless Cauliflower Stuffing
Breadless Cauliflower Stuffing
Jennafer AshleyTools
- Large skillet
- Wooden spatula
- Large casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1 T ghee
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 T maple syrup
- 1 t dried sage
- 1 t dried rosemary
- 1/2 t sea salt
- 1 head cauliflower, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
- 1/3 cup white onion, chopped
- 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Melt the ghee in the large skillet over medium heat. Add the pork and break it up using a spatula. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the maple syrup, sage, rosemary and sea salt. Stir to combine.
- Add cauliflower, carrots, onion and celery. Stir well. Cover and cook an additional 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to broil at 550°F. Pour the stuffing into a large casserole dish. Broil for 5 minutes to brown the top. Serve hot.
Tip: Try adding leeks or crumbled bacon to make this stuffing even more flavorful!
Looking for Paleo ingredients? Here’s what we recommend:
Ghee (Pure Indian Foods)
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