BBC Easy Paella Recipe

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

SUMNS

Step 2

Method

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STEP 1

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or wok.

Step 5

Add the onion and soften for 5 mins.

Step 6

STEP 2 Add the smoked paprika, thyme and paella rice, stir in

Step 7

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STEP 3

Step 9

Season and cook, uncovered, for about 15 mins, stirring now and again until the rice is almost tender and still surrounded with some liquid.

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STEP 4

Step 11

Stir in the seafood mix and cover with a lid.

Step 12

Simmer for 5 mins, or until the seafood is cooked through and the rice is tender.

Step 13

Squeeze over the lemon juice, scatter over the parsley and serve with the lemon wedges.

Step 14

Cut 150g chorizo into slices the thickness of a £1 coin.

Step 15

Fry for 5 mins until golden, then set aside, leaving its red oil in the pan.

Step 16

Follow the recipe as before, frying everything in chorizo oil instead.

Step 17

Once the rice is almost tender, stir in 400g can drained chickpeas and the fried chorizo.

Step 18

Simmer for 5 mins more until hot through.