Make an easy 3-ingredient Keto meal out of this Keto Sausage and Broccoli dish. It also makes an excellent simple, versatile, low carb side dish.
What Makes This Keto Sausage and Broccoli Awesome?
- Keto. First of all, and most importantly for anyone trying to limit carbs, is that this Keto Broccoli and Sausage is an easy Keto meal idea.
- Simple. I hesitate to include simple recipes like this because I don’t want people to wonder why they read a blog post to get something this simple. But my readers always tell me how much they appreciate these recipes.
- Variations. It’s all about the variations. Any type of sausage. Any type of low carb frozen veggies. Have at it. This recipe, above all others, will be your go-to when you have zero plans or need easy Keto meals or a good low carb side dish .
How Do You Make Keto Sausage and Broccoli?
- Sausage. Heat a 10 inch skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and when the oil is hot add the sausage. Cook the sausage for about 2-3 minutes until it is browned.
- Broccoli. Add in broccoli and ¼ cup of water and immediately cover with a lid.
- Cook. Remove lid and stir at the 5 minute mark when the broccoli is relatively thawed. Check the broccoli for doneness after 7-8 minutes.
- Peppers. Mix in sliced red bell pepper. You want this a little crunchy which is why you’re mixing it in at the last minute.
- Finish. Add salt, and butter and mix well and serve.
Is Broccoli Keto Friendly?
Yes! Broccoli is one of those awesome dark green vegetables that’s full of wonderful things your body needs, and is also low in carbs.
I have an awesome list ( that you can even print! ) of the best low carb vegetables, fruits and nuts that you should read.
What Sausages Are Keto Friendly?
With how often companies change ingredients, and how many different flavors and varieties there are with sausages, your best bet to figure out which sausages are keto friendly is to check the nutrition facts.
Check the overall carb count, net carbs, and sugars. If the carbs and net carbs fit into your macros and the sugars are minimal, go ahead and indulge.
What Can I Eat for Dinner on a Keto Diet?
Eating Keto is so much more simple than people think. Finding easy Keto meals is not difficult, and in fact, I have more than 70 easy Keto meals you can make in less than 30 minutes !
If you want a breakdown of all of things you can be eating while on Keto, check out my simple guide to eating Keto .
Tips and Tricks for Making Keto Broccoli and Sausage
- Vegetables. Don’t overcook your veggies. I put in the peppers last minute, because you will want them to be crunchy.
- Non-Keto Family. Cooking for family that isn’t Keto? Simply serve this over a bed of rice .
- Variations. Want to mix it up? Sub the vegetables in the recipe for other Keto-friendly vegetables. Another awesome combo for this recipe is chicken sausage and cauliflower .
Want More Easy Keto Meals?
- Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Jalapenos - the best thing you’ll put in your mouth on this side of the carb train!
- Keto Shrimp and Grits - classic comfort food without the carbs.
- Stuffed Poblano Peppers - low carb and absolutely delicious.
- Keto Meatloaf - super simple and all the flavors you love from a classic meatloaf recipe .
- 35+ Five-Ingredient (or Fewer) Easy Keto Dishes - You don’t need a ton of ingredients to make these Easy Keto Meals!
- Low Carb Beef Stroganoff - An easy, low carb meal.
- Sheet Pan Sausage And Veggies - Quick weeknight meal for the family.
Keto Sausage and Broccoli
Equipment
- 12 inch Skillet
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ▢ 1 pound smoked sausages , such as Kielbasa or chicken sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
- ▢ 4 cups Frozen Broccoli , no need to thaw
- ▢ 1/4 cup Water
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Butter
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1 cup Red Bell Pepper , thinly sliced
Instructions
Heat a 10 inch skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and when the oil is hot add the sausage. Cook the sausage for about 2-3 minutes until it is browned.
Add in broccoli and ¼ cup of water and immediately cover with a lid.
Remove lid and stir at the 5 minute mark when the broccoli is relatively thawed. Check the broccoli for doneness after 7-8 minutes
Mix in sliced red bell pepper. You want this a little crunchy which is why you’re mixing it in at the last minute
Add salt, and butter and mix well. Serve.
Vegetables. Don’t overcook your veggies. I put in the peppers last minute, because you will want them to be crunchy.
Non-Keto Family. Cooking for family that isn’t Keto? Simply serve this over a bed of rice.
Variations. Want to mix it up? Sub the vegetables in the recipe for other Keto-friendly vegetables. Another awesome combo for this recipe is chicken sausage and cauliflower.
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Originally Published March 18, 2020
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Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats , and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
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Keto Sausage and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 pound smoked sausages such as Kielbasa or chicken sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 cups Frozen Broccoli no need to thaw
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 cup Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced
Instructions
Heat a 10 inch skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and when the oil is hot add the sausage. Cook the sausage for about 2-3 minutes until it is browned.
Add in broccoli and ¼ cup of water and immediately cover with a lid.
Remove lid and stir at the 5 minute mark when the broccoli is relatively thawed. Check the broccoli for doneness after 7-8 minutes
Mix in sliced red bell pepper. You want this a little crunchy which is why you’re mixing it in at the last minute
Add salt, and butter and mix well. Serve.
Vegetables. Don’t overcook your veggies. I put in the peppers last minute, because you will want them to be crunchy.
Non-Keto Family. Cooking for family that isn’t Keto? Simply serve this over a bed of rice.
Variations. Want to mix it up? Sub the vegetables in the recipe for other Keto-friendly vegetables. Another awesome combo for this recipe is chicken sausage and cauliflower.
Keto Sausage and Broccoli https://twosleevers.com/keto-broccoli-and-sausage/
How do you make chocolate brownies better? You mix cheesecake into them. And how do you make chocolate cheesecake brownies better than that?! You manage to make them low carb, which is exactly what I did with this Keto Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies recipe.
Keto Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies | Low Carb Dessert
This is not a test and this is not a joke. They’re one part deliciously chocolaty brownies and one part decadently sweet cheesecake. Two of the arguably best desserts of all time wrapped into one very delicious package. Make them for your next party or get together. You and your guests will thank me.
And that’s not even the best part. These are Keto Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies. Yup, you’ve read that right. These brownies are actually low carb! Who says that keto dieters don’t get to have all the fun? Not me, that’s for sure.
And if mixing the two desserts doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, I’ve got keto recipes for both brownies and cheesecake.
Check out my Five Ingredient Keto Flourless Chocolate Brownies !
You might also love my Keto Mint Brownies or these delicious Keto Peanut Butter Brownies .
Another great keto dessert recipe is my Keto Salted Caramel Pecan Pralines . They’re crunchy, delicious and low carb.
And check out my simply delicious Instant Pot Ricotta Lemon Cheesecake !
And let’s be honest, you’re going to want to try all of them. So get to it! They are all low carb, so you can indulge guilt free, and they give you all the full flavor of their higher-carb counterparts.
I had another go at making these brownies and the picture below this is how they should look. They have a delightful marbled look to them that makes them look every bit as appetizing as they are.
More Of Our Best Brownie Recipes
- Keto Brownies
- Strawberry Brownies
- Keto Mint Brownies
- Cottage Cheese Brownies
- Black Bean Brownies
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Keto Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownie Batter
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 90 g ) Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 113.5 g ) Butter
- ▢ 3 ( 3 ) Eggs
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 0.25 g ) Truvia , or other sweetener
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Batter
- ▢ 8 ounces ( 226.8 g ) Cream Cheese , cubed and softened
- ▢ 1 ( 1 ) Eggs
- ▢ 3 tablespoons ( 3 tablespoons ) Truvia , or other sweetener
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Grease an 8 x 8-inch square pan and set aside.
- For the Chocolate Batter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate for about 1 minute. Remove and stir well.
- In a bowl, add eggs, sweetener, and vanilla and blend until light and frothy.
- Pour the melted butter and chocolate into the bowl in a slow stream and beat again until it is well-incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the pan.
- For the Cheesecake Batter: beat together cream cheese, egg, Truvia and vanilla extract. Pour the cheesecake batter on top of the brownie batter. Use a spatula to swirl the two batters together.
- Cover the pan with foil. Bake at 350F for 45-50 minutes until a knife inserted in the center emerges clean.
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Originally Published July 3, 2019.
Don’t forget to check out my other Ketocookbooks.
Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats , and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
