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[NEW] Light Valencia Paella

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.
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Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time: 45 min.
Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
8 Servings
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[NEW] Light Valencia Paella

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

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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large, wide pan over medium heat. Sauté peppers, carrots, garlic, and onion until soft (5 minutes).
  2. Add rice and stir well. Add water and broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  3. 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).
  4. 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 574
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.3g 12%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 77.1mg 26%
Sodium 242.4mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 92.6g 34%
Dietary Fiber 4.74g 17%
Total Sugars 5.9g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 27g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 53.1mg 4%
Iron 2.1mg 10%
Potassium 558.5mg 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.

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