Poor Man's Paella Recipe

Name: Poor Man's Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons annatto seeds (achiote); 1/2 small onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 red bell pepper; 1 small tomato, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves; 1/2 pound ham steak, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 2 cups long-grain rice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 cup frozen peas

Servings: persons

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons annatto seeds (achiote)
1/2 small onion
2 garlic cloves
1/4 red bell pepper
1 small tomato, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 pound ham steak, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
2 cups long-grain rice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup frozen peas

1
In a skillet, warm the oil with the annatto seeds over moderate heat until bright orange, 3 minutes; strain into a large saucepan.
2
In a food processor, puree the onion, garlic, bell pepper, tomato and cilantro.
3
Reheat the annatto oil.
4
Add the onion mixture and ham and cook over moderately high heat until fragrant.
5
Stir in the stock, rice and cumin; season with salt and pepper.
6
Bring to a boil; stir in the peas.
7
Reduce the heat to moderately low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
8
Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 3 minutes, then transfer to bowls and serve.

1100

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons annatto seeds (achiote), 1/2 small onion, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Poor Man's Paella falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Poor Man's Paella

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