Portuguese Paella with Roasted Tomatoes
A traditional Portuguese-inspired paella recipe featuring roasted tomatoes for added depth of flavor.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Saffron rice
- ●1/2 cup Mildly spiced chorizo
- ●2 Roasted tomatoes
- ●1 tsp Portuguese smoked paprika
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1 tsp Black pepper
- ●2 tbsp Olive oil
- ●1 Red bell pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chorizo and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the roasted tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 5
Add the saffron rice, stirring to coat the rice in the oil and mix with the chorizo and tomato mixture.
- 6
Add 2 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
- 8
Add the red bell pepper to the pan and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- 9
Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.