Paella is a Valencian dish that varies wildly from chef to chef, finding its roots in the etymology of the word, which implies a dish cooked in a single pan. The core of the dish is rice, vegetables, and meat, making it a nutritious tradition that’s easy to modify for your family’s tastes.
Tip: When working with short-grain rice, the key to avoiding sticky, over-cooked rice is to keep your temperature low and avoid stirring more than necessary.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup diced carrots
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cups short-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 8 oz. skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 4 oz. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup peas
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Pepper to taste
Directions
- Heat oil in large, wide pan over medium heat. Sauté peppers, carrots, garlic, and onion until soft (5 minutes).
- Add rice and stir well. Add water and broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add chicken, shrimp, and peas. Simmer until chicken and shrimp are fully cooked and liquid has evaporated, adding more water if needed (15-20 minutes).
- Serve hot with lemon juice and pepper to allow diners to season to taste.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 562 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 575 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 9.5g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 8% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 5.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 77mg | 26% | |
| Sodium 240mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 93g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars 6g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 82g | ||
| Protein 27g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 53.1mg | 4% | |
| Iron 2.1mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 560mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A 173.5mcg | 20% | |
| Vitamin C 45.5mg | 50% | |
| Vitamin E 2mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin K 17.6mcg | 15% | |
| Thiamin 0.3mg | 25% | |
| Riboflavin 0.2mg | 20% | |
| Niacin 13.7mg | 90% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.9mg | 50% | |
| Folate 55.2mcg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B12 0.4mcg | 20% | |
| Biotin 4.7mcg | 15% | |
| Chloride 29.8mg | 2% | |
| Pantothenate 2.4mg | 50% | |
| Phosphorus 349mg | 30% | |
| Iodine 15.5mcg | 10% | |
| Magnesium 67.8mg | 15% | |
| Zinc 2.4mg | 20% | |
| Selenium 37.3mcg | 70% | |
| Copper 0.4mg | 45% | |
| Manganese 1.3mg | 60% | |
| Chromium 0.1mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 4.3mcg | 10% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Low Sodium Chicken Broth (chicken Broth (filtered Water, Chicken), Chicken Flavor, Natural Chicken Flavor (chicken Broth, Salt), Evaporated Cane Juice, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Turmeric, Flavor), Water, Short Grain Rice, Skinless Chicken Breast, Onion, Peas, Green Bell Pepper, Shrimp, Carrots, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Garlic.
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