Traditional Spanish Paella

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
31%
Traditional Spanish Paella
45 min.
8
586kcal

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Spain with this Traditional Spanish Paella, a dish that is as colorful as it is delicious. Perfectly gluten-free and dairy-free, this culinary masterpiece is a fantastic choice for those with dietary restrictions, allowing everyone to savor its exquisite taste. Imagine a beautiful gathering where friends and family come together to enjoy a meal that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.

This paella is packed with enticing ingredients, including succulent shrimp, tender chicken thighs, savory sausage, and the ocean-fresh taste of mussels—all brought together with aromatic saffron and sweet paprika. The Arborio rice absorbs the rich flavors of the chicken broth and perfectly melds with the sweet undertones of diced tomatoes and fresh vegetables.

Whether you're looking to impress guests at a dinner party or simply want to indulge in a comforting dish, this paella is ready in just 45 minutes! Serve it as a main course for lunch or dinner, and watch as everyone delights in each flavorful bite. With its balanced calories and hearty ingredients, this recipe embodies a satisfying meal that nourishes the body and soul. Don't forget to garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice for that extra zing!

Ingredients

  • cups arborio rice uncooked
  • cup tomatoes diced canned undrained
  • 48 ounce less-sodium chicken broth fat-free canned
  • cup parsley fresh chopped
  • large garlic cloves minced
  • large garlic cloves minced
  • 0.5 pound shrimp unpeeled
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  •  mussels scrubbed
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • cups onion finely chopped
  • cup peas green frozen
  • ounce pancetta cut into 1-inch pieces
  • cup bell pepper red finely chopped
  • teaspoon saffron threads 
  •  skinned cut in half
  • teaspoon paprika sweet
  • 6.5 ounces turkey kielbasa spanish cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. To prepare the herb blend, combine the first 4 ingredients, and set aside.
  2. To prepare paella, combine water, saffron, and broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact; set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large paella pan or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken; saut 2 minutes on each side.
  5. Remove from pan.
  6. Add sausage and prosciutto; saut 2 minutes.
  7. Remove from pan.
  8. Add shrimp, and saut 2 minutes.
  9. Remove from pan. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  10. Add onion and bell pepper; saut 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  11. Add tomatoes, paprika, and 3 garlic cloves; cook 5 minutes.
  12. Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in herb blend, broth mixture, chicken, sausage mixture, and peas. Bring to a low boil; cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  13. Add mussels to pan, nestling them into rice mixture. Cook 5 minutes or until shells open; discard any unopened shells. Arrange shrimp, heads down, in rice mixture, and cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are done.
  14. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup lemon juice.
  15. Remove from heat; cover with a towel, and let stand 10 minutes.
  16. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories586kcal
Protein17.92%
Fat33.06%
Carbs49.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.54
Glycemic Load
49.12
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
32.438260905121%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.1mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Apigenin
16.17mg
Luteolin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.41mg
Myricetin
1.17mg
Quercetin
8.39mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:586.44kcal
29.32%
Fat:21.25g
32.7%
Saturated Fat:6.75g
42.2%
Carbohydrates:70.92g
23.64%
Net Carbohydrates:66.01g
24.01%
Sugar:4.78g
5.31%
Cholesterol:118.98mg
39.66%
Sodium:1070.26mg
46.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.92g
51.85%
Vitamin K:132µg
125.72%
Vitamin C:55.19mg
66.9%
Manganese:1.31mg
65.72%
Selenium:41.4µg
59.15%
Folate:228.92µg
57.23%
Vitamin B3:8.83mg
44.14%
Vitamin B1:0.64mg
42.56%
Vitamin A:1742.8IU
34.86%
Vitamin B12:2.07µg
34.44%
Phosphorus:335.25mg
33.53%
Iron:5.77mg
32.05%
Vitamin B6:0.64mg
31.92%
Vitamin B5:2.17mg
21.71%
Fiber:4.9g
19.61%
Copper:0.38mg
18.99%
Zinc:2.64mg
17.59%
Potassium:571.25mg
16.32%
Magnesium:61.36mg
15.34%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.29%
Vitamin E:1.52mg
10.15%
Calcium:76.38mg
7.64%
Source:My Recipes