Paella
A Good source of minerals such as calcium, potassium, manganese, iron, and magnesium.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic organic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil organic, extra virgin
- 1 pound chicken thighs organic grass-fed boneless, skinless
- 1/2 pound chorizo sausage low-fat
- 1 large onion chopped, organic
- 1 red bell pepper chopped, organic
- 2 1/4 cups long grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium, organic
- 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- 2 cups peas frozen, organic
- 1 cup tomatoes diced, organic with their juices
- 1 pound wild shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 dozen cherrystone clams scrubbed
- 2 pounds mussels scrubbed
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the oregano, garlic, salt and pepper with 1 tbsp. of olive oil and rub the chicken with it.
- Heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil in a deep skillet over moderate heat. Brown the chicken lightly on both sides.
- Add the chorizo, onion, green and red peppers and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and rice and cook 5 minutes more. Add the chicken broth and saffron, mix well, cover with foil and cook until the liquid is almost absorbed about 15 minutes.
- Add the shrimp, cherrystones, mussels, and peas. Cover and cook until the mussels and clams are opened, about 10 minutes more.
- Serve in a large shallow dish or in individual bowls.
Nutrition
Calories: 1296kcalCarbohydrates: 107gProtein: 82gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 479mgSodium: 2876mgPotassium: 1609mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2070IUVitamin C: 105.7mgCalcium: 289mgIron: 11.5mg
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