Quick Paella

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

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If you're looking to treat your taste buds without spending all day in the kitchen, our Quick Paella is the perfect solution! This vibrant and hearty dish brings the authentic flavors of Spain to your dining table in just 25 minutes. Packed with succulent shrimp, tender cockles, and a medley of colorful vegetables, this meal is not only delicious but also gluten-free and dairy-free, catering to a variety of dietary preferences.

The beauty of this Quick Paella lies in its simplicity and speed, making it an ideal choice for a busy weeknight dinner or a delightful lunch. With the delightful warmth of saffron and the richness of kielbasa, you'll experience a symphony of flavors with every bite. The use of frozen vegetables and instant rice means you can have a gourmet meal ready in no time, without sacrificing taste or quality.

Perfect for sharing, this dish serves six, so it's great for family gatherings or a cozy dinner with friends. Plus, the combination of protein-rich shrimp and fiber-packed peas ensures that not only is this meal satisfying, but it also nourishes your body. Treat yourself to a culinary getaway with this Quick Paella, and enjoy the vibrant tastes of the Mediterranean right at home!

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