How to Make Paella

Valencia Paella

Valencia Paella

Yield 8
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
10 Min
Cook time
25 Min
Total time
35 Min

A light variation of a mainstay Spanish dish.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 cups short grain Spanish rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 2 cups water 8 oz skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 4 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 lemon, juice only

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large, wide pan over medium heat (not too high). Sauté the peppers, carrots, garlic, and onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir well. Then add the water and broth, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and do not stir too much.
  2. After 10 minutes, add the chicken, shrimp, and both peas. Continue cooking until the chicken and shrimp are done and the liquid has evaporated. It is okay to add more broth if needed.
  3. Season with lemon juice and pepper and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

348.6

Fat

6.27 g

Sat. Fat

1 g

Carbs

53.4 g

Fiber

5.48 g

Net carbs

47.93 g

Sugar

2.93 g

Protein

19.12 g

Sodium

224.41 mg

Cholesterol

46.82 mg
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Judy Doherty

I am a food, beverage, and CPG product photographer specializing in photos, stop motion, and video, with over 90,000 photos and motion graphics delivered. Clients hire me for my eye, creative direction, and passion for taking their idea to the next level.

My strength lies in a nimble and lean creative process. Clients love getting creative content at a reasonable cost since my studio can art direct, style, and shoot their images quickly and on budget. My studio features an extensive surface library and prop house with a fully equipped kitchen and two shooting studios.

My experience as a chef, stylist, and photographer has earned many awards, including APA Top 100, ACF Gold Medal, and a juried fine art photo exhibit at Art Basel Miami. I was Executive Pastry Chef for two Hyatt Hotels and Resorts before completing two post-baccalaureate certificates for Visual Art and Graphic Design at U.C. Berkeley Extension in San Francisco.

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