Cauliflower Rice Paella with Chicken and Seafood
Cauliflower Rice Paella with Chicken and Seafood
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 cups roughly chopped cauliflower (about 1 medium head)
- 1 tsp. turmeric
- 1 tsp. paprika
- ¼ tsp. ground thyme
- 8 oz. raw boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets, pounded to ½-inch thickness
- ¼ tsp. + ⅛ tsp. each salt and black pepper
- 1 cup sliced onion
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tbsp. chopped garlic
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ¾ cup fat-free chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 oz. raw shrimp, peeled, tails removed, deveined
- 6 oz. raw scallops, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- Optional seasonings: additional salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Pulse cauliflower in a blender until reduced to rice-like pieces, working in batches as needed. Transfer to a bowl. Sprinkle with ½ tsp. turmeric, ½ tsp. paprika, and ⅛ tsp. thyme. Mix well.
- Bring a large pot (with a lid) sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat. Season chicken with ⅛ tsp. each salt and black pepper. Cook for about 4 minutes per side, until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a cutting board.
- Remove pot from heat; clean, if needed. Re-spray, and bring to medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until veggies have softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, cayenne pepper, and remaining ½ tsp. turmeric, ½ tsp. paprika, ¼ tsp. each salt and black pepper, and ⅛ tsp. thyme. Cook and stir until tomatoes have softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add cauliflower, peas, broth, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, roughly chop chicken.
- Add shrimp, scallops, and chopped chicken. Cook and stir until seafood is fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and stir. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 251 Fat: 2.5g Saturated fat: 0.5g Carbohydrates: 22.5g Sugar: 9.5g Sodium: 771mg Fiber: 7g Protein: 33.5g
View original recipe at Hungry-girl.com