Spicy Vegetarian Paella Recipe
Serves about 6.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: About 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces of soyrizo
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/2 cup brown rice
- 1/2 large bell pepper
- 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Liberal dashes of salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Avocado for garnish
Directions:
- Heat oil in a large pan (or wok) over medium high heat. Add onions and cook until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and pepper, cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Crumble in soyrizo and heat about 2 minutes.
- Add in broth, quinoa, rice, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper and chili powder. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir it up a bit then cover. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice and quinoa is soft, stirring every 3 – 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with sliced avocado and a dash of salt and pepper.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 238.5
Fat: 7.3 grams
Carbohydrates: 34 grams
Fiber: 6.5 grams
Protein: 10.5 grams
Weight Watchers Points: 6