Weeknight Paella
Authentic Paella can many hours to make, but with a few smart shortcuts you can enjoy this wholesome dinner in less than 20 minutes.
Serves: 8Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 15 minutesDifficulty: Easy
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. chorizo, casings removed
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp. turmeric
- Pinch saffron
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts
- ½ cup green and kalamata olives
- ½ cup peppadew peppers
- ½ cup raw or marcona almonds
- ½ cup marinated onions, halved
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook 8 minutes until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add garlic, cooking for 20–30 seconds until aromatic. Toss in brown rice, chicken broth, turmeric, and saffron. Cook until warm, salt to taste.
- Return sausage to pan with the rice mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Garnish with parsley.
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 440 |
| Total Fat | 32g |
| Saturated Fat | 7g |
| Cholesterol | 40mg |
| Sodium | 760mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g |
| Sugars | 2g |
| Protein | 13g |
Recipe Information
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. chorizo, casings removed
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp. turmeric
- Pinch saffron
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts
- ½ cup green and kalamata olives
- ½ cup peppadew peppers
- ½ cup raw or marcona almonds
- ½ cup marinated onions, halved
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook 8 minutes until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add garlic, cooking for 20–30 seconds until aromatic. Toss in brown rice, chicken broth, turmeric, and saffron. Cook until warm, salt to taste.
- Return sausage to pan with the rice mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Information
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 440 |
| Total Fat | 32g |
| Saturated Fat | 7g |
| Cholesterol | 40mg |
| Sodium | 760mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g |
| Sugars | 2g |
| Protein | 13g |