Super Easy Paella

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Easy and flavorful Super Easy Paella recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked rice
2 cups chicken or 2 cups pork stock
1/4 cup cooking oil
1/2 head garlic , chopped
1 onion , chopped
1 beef bouillon cube
1/2 kg chicken , cut into serving pieces
1 packet clara ole tomato sauce
1 packet clara ole classic onion and garlic pasta sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 kg unpeeled shrimp , blanched
1 bell pepper , cut into strips
1 hardboiled egg , sliced
2 tablespoons green peas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
435
Sugar
9g
Fat
16g
Paella is a famous Spanish dish that originated in Valencia. It's a rice dish usually cooked with meat or seafood. Super Easy Paella is an easy adaptation of the classic Spanish dish, made with shrimp, chicken, and vegetables. The dish is loaded with flavor and textures, with each ingredient allowing the rice to be cooked to perfection. The closest resemblance to this dish is the arroz con pollo, a dish popular throughout Latin America. The Super Easy Paella is a breeze to make, perfect for special events or impromptu dinner guests.

Instructions

1.In a large pan or wok, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat.
2.Sauté garlic and onion until softened.
3.Add beef bouillon cube and stir until dissolved.
4.Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
5.Pour in the tomato sauce and pasta sauce and mix until well combined.
6.Add sugar, salt, and black pepper and stir again.
7.Pour in chicken or pork stock and uncooked rice. Mix well and close the lid.
8.Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
9.Add blanched shrimp, bell pepper, sliced hardboiled egg, and green peas. Mix well.
10.Cover again for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
11.Serve hot.

PROS

Super Easy Paella is a flavorful one-pan dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd.

It’s loaded with shrimp, chicken, and vegetables, making it a complete meal on its own.

This recipe is easy to adjust to your taste with different meats, vegetables and spice levels.

CONS

The dish can be high in sodium if not adjusted.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Super Easy Paella is a feast that will benefit your body in more ways than one. The dish is rich in protein, thanks to the chicken and shrimp. Both of these also provide essential vitamins and minerals. The use of tomato sauce helps to provide the antioxidant lycopene, which can support cardiovascular and prostate health. Finally, the dish is rich in fiber thanks to the rice and vegetables, promoting healthy digestion.

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