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Mexican Paella with Cauliflower Rice

Mexican Paella with Cauliflower Rice

Cost $25, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 45 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 1 pound chorizo sausage
    • 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, chopped
    • 3 frozen tilapia fillets
  • Vegetables

    • 3 cups cauliflower rice, divided
    • 🧅 1 medium onion, diced
    • 1 large yellow or orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 1 cup frozen peas
    • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • Spices and Herbs

    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • Ground black pepper to taste
    • 2 large bay leaves
    • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
    • ½ teaspoon crushed saffron threads
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • Canned and Pantry

    • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes
    • 💧 ½ cup water
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 2 cubes chicken bouillon

STEPS

1

Place a paella pan over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook, stirring to break up any chunks, until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. Transfer chicken and sausage to a plate, leaving drippings in the pan.

2

Reduce the heat to medium and add 2 cups of cauliflower rice. Cook and stir until cauliflower is browned slightly, about 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, salt, pepper, and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

3

Pour canned tomatoes into the pan. Add bay leaves, thyme, saffron, and basil; mix well. Return sausage and chicken back to the pan. Stir in water, tomato paste, and bouillon until well combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

4

Remove the lid and fold in peas and remaining 1 cup cauliflower rice. Place frozen tilapia fillets on top of paella mixture; cover and steam for another 10 minutes. Remove the lid and check for doneness. Break apart fillets with a wooden spoon and stir to incorporate chunks of fish into paella.

5

Place the paella pan in the center of the table and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

368

Calories

  • 29
    Protein
  • 12
    Carbs
  • 23
    Fats

💡 Replace chorizo with plant-based sausage for a vegetarian option.Use grapeseed or olive oil if additional fat is needed during cooking.Serve with lemon wedges for added freshness.