Fruit Paella

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4
A delicious and colorful fruit-based twist on the classic Spanish dish
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 medium onion , diced
1/2 cup olive oil
2 stalks lemongrass , crushed
2 cups jasmine rice or 2 cups arborio rice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
2 tablespoons chopped gingerroot
2 large red bell peppers , seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup water chestnut , diced
1 small pineapple , diced
1 large star fruit , sliced
1 medium papaya , diced
1 medium mango , diced
2 tablespoons rum

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
384
Sugar
15g
Fat
16g
Fruit paella is a unique and colorful spin on the classic Spanish dish. This version adds diced fruits like pineapple, mango, papaya, and starfruit, as well as some veggies such as red bell peppers and water chestnuts. Finished with a bit of rum, this dish offers an exciting range of flavors that pack a flavorful punch. Perfect on a summer evening with family and friends.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet, sauté the diced onions in the olive oil until translucent.
2.Add the crushed lemongrass and rice to the skillet, stirring to combine.
3.Season with kosher salt and pour in the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
4.Reduce the heat, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
5.In a separate skillet, sauté the garlic, gingerroot, and diced red bell peppers until the peppers are slightly charred.
6.Add the green onions, water chestnuts, pineapple, star fruit, papaya, mango, and rum to the skillet with the peppers, stirring until everything is heated through.
7.Once the rice is tender, remove the skillet from heat and fold in the fruit and pepper mixture.

PROS

This fruit paella is a colorful, flavorful twist on the traditional Spanish dish that is perfect for summertime meals.

The mixture of fruit and veggies offers a range of nutrients, while the use of jasmine or arborio rice offers a filling base.

CONS

It may take some time to prepare all of the ingredients, as well as to chop and sauté the various fruits and veggies.

Also, some people may not enjoy the combination of fruit and rice in this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This fruit paella offers a variety of vitamins and minerals from the fruit and veggies included, such as vitamin C from pineapples and bell peppers and vitamin A from papaya and mango.
The dish also contains fiber from the rice, which can help support digestive health.

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