Easiest ever paella

Easiest ever paella

Think paella's too much of a challenge? Think again, this easy recipe makes it foolproof and is full of fantastic flavour

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Low-fat, Super healthy, Heart healthy

Good source of iron,

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan, then soften the leek for 5 mins without browning. Add the chorizo and fry until it releases its oils. Stir in the turmeric and rice until coated by the oils, then pour in the stock. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 mins, stirring occasionally.
  2. Tip in the peas and cook for 5 mins, then stir in the seafood to heat through for a final 1-2 mins cooking or until rice is cooked. Check for seasoning and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
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Chorizo sausage

Chorizo sausage comes from Spain and has a smoked paprika flavour. You can use a handful of pork or chicken instead - cook for 5 mins with 1 tsp smoked paprika before adding the rice.

Per serving

518 kcalories, protein 32g, carbohydrate 75g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 0.4g, fibre 5g, sugar 5g, salt 1.29 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2007.

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    02 November 2007

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    07 November 2007

    Glenys rated and commented on this recipe

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    This a fantastic, easy Paella! It is actually my husband who made it originally but has become one of our favourites in our household.

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    08 November 2007

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    Quick, easy and tasty...one of my favourites

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    22 November 2007

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    Ver easy and very nice!

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  • Binder photo bunnymonster

    24 November 2007

    bunnymonster rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Yummy, easy, quick and reliable. Now one of our regular weekend meals. Can be easily 'poshed up' for firends with a few shell-on prawns or langoustines!

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    14 December 2007

    beth commented on this recipe

    tasty. Will certainly make again!!

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  • Binder photo Bev

    10 January 2008

    Bev rated and commented on this recipe

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    This was easy & very tasty. We had the rest of it for tea the next day & it tasted even better!!. Will make again.

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  • Binder photo philip

    13 January 2008

    philip rated and commented on this recipe

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    wonderful and tasty and so easy... even i did it !!! becoming a regular weekend dinner for us

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  • Binder photo Christina

    19 January 2008

    Christina rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    An instant success - very easy and simple, tasty and satisfying. I've added to our list of favourites.

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  • Binder photo Christina

    19 January 2008

    Christina commented on this recipe

    An instant success - very easy and simple, tasty and satisfying. I've added to our list of favourites.

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  • Binder photo marg

    19 January 2008

    marg rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    A really great meal to make, it was speedy and gorgeous! Next time i will probably add more veg like peppers and mushrooms,a great meal for all the family!

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  • Binder photo Katy Wells

    21 January 2008

    Katy Wells commented on this recipe

    It was lovely, had trouble getting the rice to cook through. Me and my partner have since perfected it and have often!

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    11 February 2008

    Samantha rated and commented on this recipe

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    So easy, so yummy.

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  • Binder photo gsene

    27 February 2008

    gsene rated and commented on this recipe

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    Great and easy recipe. Very tasty and will definitely make it again!

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    01 March 2008

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    Yum!

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    04 March 2008

    greenking rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    I found this a little bit bland!

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  • Binder photo Cindy

    11 March 2008

    Cindy rated and commented on this recipe

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    very easy and very tasty - family favourite in this house

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    23 March 2008

    Rachel rated and commented on this recipe

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    I've made this recipe time and time again - you can't go wrong!

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  • Binder photo PEARLS GRUB

    10 April 2008

    PEARLS GRUB commented on this recipe

    This is one of my favourites, so easy and so tasty. I will certainly cook this when we go on our self catering holidays- just one pan to wash.

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    10 April 2008

    sheelagh rated and commented on this recipe

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    Easy to make - my household does not like seafood so used chicken instead.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Low-fat, Super healthy, Heart healthy

Good source of iron,

Fantastic flavours

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 leek or onion, sliced
  • 110g pack chorizo sausage, chopped
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 300g long grain rice
  • 1l hot fish or chicken stock
  • 200g frozen peas
  • 400g frozen seafood mix , defrosted
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Per serving

518 kcalories, protein 32g, carbohydrate 75g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 0.4g, fibre 5g, sugar 5g, salt 1.29 g

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