Cauliflower and Chicken Sausage Casserole⏱ 65 min total

Cauliflower and Chicken Sausage Casserole

Per 1 serving · 1,161 g · 12 ingredients

Calories
335
17%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    16g
    19% of calories
  • Carbs
    37g
    43% of calories
  • Fat
    15g
    38% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Cauliflower and Chicken Sausage Casserole (1161 g) has 335 calories, with 16 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (43% of calories). It is high in protein (32% DV), dietary fiber (28% DV) and Vitamin C (75% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 74%, 22% and 24% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
29cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.8g
Net carbs
29g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
7.8g
12 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein32%
  • Dietary fiber28%
  • Vitamin C75%
  • Thiamine135%
  • Riboflavin (B2)27%
  • Niacin29%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E12%
  • Vitamin K17%
  • Choline10%
  • Magnesium14%
  • Copper13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium74%
  • Saturated fat22%
  • Cholesterol24%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 50 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.

  2. 2

    Cut the cauliflower into quarters, remove the leaves and stem, and chop into bite-sized florets.

  3. 3

    Bring 6 cups of water to a boil, add salt, and cook cauliflower for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned and crispy.

  5. 5

    Add onion, garlic, and thyme to the pan. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, then add crushed tomatoes and cook for 5 more minutes.

  6. 6

    Combine the sauce with cauliflower in the pot. Spread in the baking dish, top with bread crumbs and Parmesan, and drizzle with olive oil.

  7. 7

    Bake for 25 minutes until breadcrumbs are browned and sauce bubbles. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (1,161 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A60 μg
7%
Vitamin C67 mg
75%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
12%
Vitamin K20 μg
17%
Thiamine2 mg
135%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
27%
Niacin5 mg
29%
Vitamin B61 mg
45%
Folate (B9)93 μg
23%
Vitamin B121 μg
48%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
23%
Choline52 mg
10%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium269 mg
27%
Iron5 mg
67%
Potassium935 mg
20%
Magnesium60 mg
14%
Phosphorus236 mg
34%
Zinc3 mg
23%
Copper0.1 mg
13%
Manganese1 mg
25%
Selenium20 μg
37%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene598 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride13 μg—
Fructose5 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose5 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.5 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene6,089 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0.3 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol11 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch12 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.5 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 335 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 64min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 40min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 28min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 47min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cauliflower and Chicken Sausage Casserole?

One serving of Cauliflower and Chicken Sausage Casserole (1 serving) has 335 calories, which works out to 29 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Cauliflower and Chicken Sausage Casserole high in protein?

It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (32% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Cauliflower and Chicken Sausage Casserole keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 29 g of net carbs and 43% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cauliflower and Chicken Sausage Casserole?

1699 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Cauliflower and Chicken Sausage Casserole?

12 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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