"Paella" Fried Rice Recipe

Name: "Paella" Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, chopped; 2 (3- to 4-oz) Spanish chorizo (spicy dried pork sausage) links, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick pieces; 4 cups cold cooked rice; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 10-oz package frozen peas; 1/3 cup hulled (green) pumpkin seeds, toasted; 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 (3- to 4-oz) Spanish chorizo (spicy dried pork sausage) links, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
4 cups cold cooked rice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
10-oz package frozen peas
1/3 cup hulled (green) pumpkin seeds, toasted
1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

1
Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook cumin and red pepper flakes, stirring, 1 minute.
2
Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened.
3
Add chorizo and saute over moderately high heat, stirring, until sausage begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
4
Add rice, crumbling it, and salt.
5
Saute, stirring, until some grains begin to turn golden, about 3 minutes.
6
Add peas and saute, stirring, just until peas are heated through.
7
Remove from heat and stir in pumpkin seeds and cilantro.

1047

kcal

Calories

Fat

189

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, "Paella" Fried Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

"Paella" Fried Rice

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