Veggie Paella – Little Effort for Big Flavor
If you’re looking for a fantastic meal with little effort and lots of PIZZAZZ, you will enjoy this combination of fresh and pantry friendly ingredients. Turn to Holly Clegg’s Louisiana favorite cookbook, Gulf Coast Favorites for a healthier version of all your southern favorites! Veggie Paella, a one-dish meal, turns into a scrumptious crawfish dish by adding Louisiana crawfish to make an easy Seafood Paella recipe. Paella is a classic Spanish dish with rice and a combination of seafood, veggies and or chicken. You can keep a vegetarian option of can add Louisiana crawfish, shrimp, or chicken; either way this easy recipe is packed with flavor and nutrition. This paella recipe is made with everyday ingredients that you can whip up easily and remember the versatility to add whatever you have on hand.
| Servings 8 servings |
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 red bell pepper cored, chopped
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 packages yellow rice 5-ounce
- water according to rice package directions
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 pound Louisiana crawfish tails optional
- 1 package frozen peas thawed or frozen edamame, thawed, 10-ounce
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
Ingredients
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- In large nonstick pot, heat oil, saute onion, red pepper, mushrooms, garlic 5–7 minutes.
- Add rice and water, bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, cook 20–25 minutes or until rice is done.
- Stir in remaining ingredients until heated through.
Per Serving: Calories 227, Calories from fat (%) 9, Fat (g) 2, Saturated Fat (g) 0, Cholesterol (mg) 0, Sodium (mg) 668, Carbohydrate (g) 43, Dietary Fiber (g) 6, Sugars (g) 5, Protein (g) 9,
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable
Terrific Tidbit: Add whatever veggies or beans you’re in the mood as the rice is the base to hold the vegetables. This may also be served as a side. You'll love the addition of Louisiana crawfish!
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