Al Andalus Paella Recipe

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Al Andalus Paella
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Ingredients
19
Count
Nutrition
649
Calories
Total time
31
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add 1 tbsp oil to each of two 12-14 inch skillets or paella pans set over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add half of the chicken thighs to each pan and brown on both sides, 15-20 minute Transfer to platter.
  2. While the chicken is browning, toast the saffron threads in a 2 qt saucepan. Remove from heat and crush the threads with the back of a spoon. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes. Add 5 1/2 cups additional broth to the saffron infusion and bring to a simmer, hold until needed over low heat.
  3. If using turmeric instead of the saffron threads, pour 6 cups chicken broth into a 2 qt sauce pan, add the turmeric, and bring to a simmer, hold until needed over low heat.
  4. Divide the green beans and artichoke hearts between the two pans and saute for 5-6 minutes. Transfer beans and hearts to the platter with the chicken.
  5. Remove all but 1 tbsp of fat from each pan and divide the onion and garlic between the pans. Saute until the onion is translucent. Divide the pepper flakes and the smoked paprika between the two pans and saute for 30-60 seconds. Add the tomatoes between both pans and saute until the liquid from the tomatoes has evaporated and the mixture is thickened, about 5-7 minutes more.
  6. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of rice over the onion mixture in each pan. Pour 3 cups of the hot broth evenly over each pan of rice, then arrange the chorizo, green beans and artichoke hearts on the rice. Nestle the chicken thighs into both pans and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer rapidly until the rice appears on the surface of the mixtures, about 5-6 minutes. Arrange the roasted red pepper slices over both pans. Divide the shrimp between both pans and push the shrimp down into the rice.
  8. Continue simmering until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is al dente, another 8-10 minutes. If all the liquid has been absorbed but the rice is not done, add a little more broth and cook a few minutes more.
  9. Cover the pans with aluminum foil and cook gently for another 2 minutes to ensure that the top layer of rice is cooked evenly. With the pans still covered, raise the heat to medium high and cook until the bottom layer of rice begins to brown. You may hear rice crackling, which is normal, but if the rice begins to burn, remove the pans from the heat immediately.
  10. Check the chicken for doneness. Sprinkle the peas over each pan and let stand, covered, for 5-10 minutes.
  11. While the paella is standing, bring the remaining chicken broth (or water if you used all of the broth earlier) to a boil in a medium saucepan and add the clams or mussels. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the clams/mussels have opened. Arrange the opened clams/mussels over each pan of paella, discarding any that did not open. Serve directly from the pan with wedges of lemon to squeeze over the rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 648.82 Kcal (2716 kJ)
Calories from fat 180.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.09g 31%
Cholesterol 28.14mg 9%
Sodium 1669.03mg 70%
Potassium 722.03mg 15%
Total Carbs 96.54g 32%
Sugars 6.33g 25%
Dietary Fiber 8.53g 34%
Protein 17.17g 34%
Vitamin C 52.1mg 87%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 10.6mg 59%
Calcium 88.7mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 112.74 Kcal (472 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.49g 31%
Cholesterol 4.89mg 9%
Sodium 290mg 70%
Potassium 125.46mg 15%
Total Carbs 16.77g 32%
Sugars 1.1g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 34%
Protein 2.98g 34%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 87%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 17%
Iron 1.8mg 59%
Calcium 15.4mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.9
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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