How To Make Easy Paella On The Road

short-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers a healthier profile while long-grain rice is more affordable.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage is leaner, while smoked sausage is often less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is lower in fat, and canned tuna is a budget-friendly alternative.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

Heat olive oil in a pan on the stovetop.

Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until fragrant.

Stir in paprika and turmeric; cook for a moment.

Add chopped bell pepper and chorizo; cook until aromatic.

Add short grain rice and stir to coat with oil and spices.

Add heaped teaspoons of tomato paste and stir until rice is slightly translucent.

Add peas and stir to combine.

Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Reduce heat to low and add prawns; cover and cook for 15 minutes.

Check rice for doneness; if crunchy, cook a bit longer.

Garnish with parsley before serving.

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