Delicious Pantry Staples Rice Recipe

Receta de Delicioso Arroz Básico de Despensa

35 Minutes

4 Servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion
4 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 tomatoes
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup paella rice
10 oz canned or jarred white beans
1/3 cup frozen peas
4 eggs
1 handful fresh parsley
pinch sea salt
dash black pepper

Nutritional Facts

Calories 429
Calories From Fat 108
Total Fat 12 gr (18%)
Saturated Fat 3 gr (19%)
Trans Fat 0.02 gr
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 gr
Monounsaturated Fat 7 gr
Cholesterol 164 mg (55%)
Sodium 362 mg (16%)
Potassium 640 mg (18%)
Total Carbohydrates 64 gr (21%)
Fiber 7 gr (29%)
Sugars 4 gr (4%)
Protein 16 gr (32%)
Vitamin A 971 IU (19%)
Vitamin C 16 mg (19%)
Calcium 100 mg (10%)
Iron 6 mg (33%)

* Percent Daily Values are based on 2000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

This easy, affordable dish is surprisingly healthy, and full of bold flavor thanks to sweet smoked Spanish paprika and thyme. It's delicious served as a main course or alongside grilled fish.

Steps

Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil. In the meantime, finely chop the onion and roughly chop the garlic. Add the chopped onion and garlic into the hot pan, mix continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the paprika and thyme, quickly mix together, then add in the tomatoes finely grated and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and then simmer without mixing. Once the grated tomato has slightly thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes, add in the vegetable broth and turn it up to high heat. When it comes to a boil add in the rice and the canned white beans (drained & rinsed), give it one final stir so everything is well mixed, then simmer without mixing. After 9 to 10 minutes and most of the broth has been absorbed but there´s still plenty of broth left, lower it to a low-medium heat, then add in the frozen peas and the eggs. I like to create little pockets in the rice for each egg, season the eggs with sea salt & black pepper, then place a lid on the pan and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the egg whites are set, then remove from the heat. Serve directly out of the pan or transfer into serving dishes, sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley, enjoy! Notes: You can serve this dish warm, at room temperature or even chilled. It will keep in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 3 to 4 days.