Quinoa Paella Recipe

Name: Quinoa Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 sausage links chorizo; 2 cups cooked chicken breasts chopped; 2 cups quinoa; 3 cups low sodium chicken stock; 1/2 white onion large; 3 cloves garlic grated; 1 teaspoon red chilies crushed; 1 zucchini small, diced; 1 red pepper diced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

3 sausage links chorizo
2 cups cooked chicken breasts chopped
2 cups quinoa
3 cups low sodium chicken stock
1/2 white onion large
3 cloves garlic grated
1 teaspoon red chilies crushed
1 zucchini small, diced
1 red pepper diced
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt
pepper

1
Remove chorizo from its casing into a pot and brown in oil until nearly cooked. Set aside.
2
In the same pot add onions and garlic to soften. Add chicken stock and scrape any browned bits and bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Rinse quinoa in a sieve well. Add to the pot along with zucchini and peppers, and chorizo. Stir, cover and turn the heat down to a medium/low for approximately 12-14 minutes.
4
Afterwards, add chicken and stir again. Heat for another 5-8 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed.
5
I garnished with chopped green onions.

615

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 sausage links chorizo, 2 cups cooked chicken breasts chopped, 2 cups quinoa, 3 cups low sodium chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Quinoa 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.

Quinoa Paella

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