Paella

Paella is a classic Spanish dish that is known for its rich and flavorful taste. This dish is made with a variety of ingredients such as saffron, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and a selection of meat and seafood. Paella can be made in a variety of ways, from the traditional Valencian recipe to the more modern seafood paella. It is the perfect dish to serve at events and special occasions, such as family gatherings or dinner parties.

Recipe
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Serving size
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Paella

Ingredients:

  • 1 large onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 ripe tomatoes
  • 2 cups short grain Spanish rice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp saffron
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup seafood broth
  • 1/2 cup green beans
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup red pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Shrimp, clams, mussels, and chicken

Instructions:

  1. In a large paella pan, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until softened.
  2. Add diced tomatoes and continue cooking until they have broken down.
  3. Add paprika, saffron, and rice, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Pour in chicken and seafood broths and let come to a simmer.
  5. Add green beans, frozen peas, red pepper, and your preferred meats (chicken, shrimp, clams, mussels).
  6. Cook for about 20 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Tips for preparation of Paella

Ingredients:

  • 1 large onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 ripe tomatoes
  • 2 cups short grain Spanish rice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp saffron
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup seafood broth
  • 1/2 cup green beans
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup red pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Shrimp, clams, mussels, and chicken

Instructions:

  1. In a large paella pan, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until softened.
  2. Add diced tomatoes and continue cooking until they have broken down.
  3. Add paprika, saffron, and rice, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Pour in chicken and seafood broths and let come to a simmer.
  5. Add green beans, frozen peas, red pepper, and your preferred meats (chicken, shrimp, clams, mussels).
  6. Cook for about 20 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Paella serving size

For a single person, 1 to 1 1/2 cups of paella should be enough. For a couple, 3-4 cups of paella is appropriate. For a family, 6-8 cups of paella is a good serving size. Paella is a filling dish, so it is best served as a main course. You can pair it with a simple side salad or bread to round out the meal.

Paella nutrition value

A single serving of paella is estimated to contain about 500 calories. The dish is also a good source of protein and carbohydrates. The exact nutritional values will vary depending on the ingredients used and the serving size.

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