Quick Paella

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
19%
Quick Paella
25 min.
6
517kcal

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant flavors of Spain right to your kitchen? Our Quick Paella is the perfect dish for those who crave a delicious, hearty meal without spending hours in the kitchen. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this gluten-free and dairy-free delight that serves six, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings with friends.

This paella is a colorful medley of fresh ingredients, featuring succulent shrimp, tender cockles, and savory kielbasa, all harmoniously combined with aromatic garlic and a hint of saffron. The instant long-grain rice absorbs the rich flavors of dry white wine and reduced-sodium chicken broth, creating a dish that is both satisfying and full of character. Plus, the addition of frozen peas and pimiento-stuffed green olives adds a delightful pop of color and taste.

Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, a main course for dinner, or a show-stopping dish for your next gathering, this Quick Paella is sure to impress. With its balanced caloric breakdown and a perfect blend of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy a meal that not only tastes great but also nourishes your body. So grab your frying pan and get ready to savor the flavors of this easy-to-make paella!

Ingredients

  • oz bell pepper frozen
  • 1.3 lb cockles scrubbed (1-inch-wide)
  • 0.3 cup wine dry white
  •  garlic clove chopped
  • cups rice long-grain white instant
  • cup kielbasa low-fat quartered (not )
  • 10 fl. oz. chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • cup peas frozen
  • 0.5 cup pimiento stuffed olives green
  • 0.1 teaspoon saffron threads crumbled
  • 20 medium shrimp raw frozen cleaned

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until just smoking, then sauté garlic and frozen onions and peppers, stirring, until garlic and onions are golden, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add kielbasa and cook, stirring, until kielbasa is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add rice, wine, broth, saffron, and shrimp and cook, covered and undisturbed, over high heat until most of liquid is absorbed and shrimp are cooked through, about 6 minutes. Stir in cockles, peas, and olives and cook, covered, until cockles open wide, 2 to 4 minutes. (Discard any cockles that remain unopened after 4 minutes.)
  4. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories517kcal
Protein16.87%
Fat37.67%
Carbs45.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.75
Glycemic Load
31.32
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.187391488448%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.04mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.24mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:516.63kcal
25.83%
Fat:21.21g
32.63%
Saturated Fat:5.54g
34.6%
Carbohydrates:57.58g
19.19%
Net Carbohydrates:54.4g
19.78%
Sugar:2.87g
3.19%
Cholesterol:81.27mg
27.09%
Sodium:581.69mg
25.29%
Alcohol:1.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.47%
100%
Protein:21.36g
42.73%
Vitamin C:46.82mg
56.75%
Manganese:0.87mg
43.47%
Phosphorus:248.68mg
24.87%
Selenium:17.08µg
24.4%
Iron:4.26mg
23.66%
Vitamin A:1116.86IU
22.34%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
21.87%
Vitamin B3:4.3mg
21.52%
Copper:0.39mg
19.62%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.57%
Zinc:2.33mg
15.56%
Vitamin E:1.99mg
13.23%
Fiber:3.18g
12.71%
Potassium:431.48mg
12.33%
Magnesium:47.09mg
11.77%
Vitamin K:11.88µg
11.32%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.27%
Vitamin B5:0.93mg
9.34%
Folate:34.96µg
8.74%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.26%
Calcium:67.12mg
6.71%
Source:Epicurious