Paella Valenciana

Paella Valenciana

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Spanish · 65 min · Chicken · gluten-free

522 cal 28g protein 62g carbs 18g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 1 cup bomba paella rice
  • 3/4 lb bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1/4 lb green flat beans
  • 1 cup cooked butter beans
  • 1/4 cup canned grated tomato
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 1/2 tsp sweet pimenton
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp fine salt

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Brown the chicken pieces in olive oil in a paella pan for 10 minutes, then push to the side.
  2. Fry the green beans 4 minutes, add the grated tomato and pimenton, and cook 3 minutes.
  3. Pour in the hot stock steeped with saffron and the butter beans, and season; simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Scatter in the rice evenly and do not stir again.
  5. Cook over medium heat 18 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  6. Rest off the heat, covered loosely, for 5 minutes before serving in wedges.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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