Best 5 Vegetable Paella With Chorizo Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant heart of Spain with our tantalizing Vegetable Paella with Chorizo recipe. This delectable dish, brimming with an array of colorful vegetables, succulent chorizo, and the captivating flavors of saffron, promises an explosion of taste in every bite. As you delve into the step-by-step instructions, you'll discover how to craft the perfect paella rice, absorbing the rich broth infused with aromatic spices. Indulge in the vibrant flavors of fire-roasted bell peppers, tender green beans, and juicy tomatoes, all harmoniously blended with the smoky depth of chorizo.

Unleash your creativity with our diverse selection of additional vegetable paella recipes. Explore the vibrant Vegan Paella, a symphony of fresh vegetables, or embark on a seafood adventure with our enticing Seafood Paella, teeming with succulent shrimp, mussels, and calamari. If you're seeking a vegetarian delight, our Vegetable Paella without Chorizo offers a symphony of flavors, while our One-Pot Paella simplifies the cooking process without compromising taste. And for those who love the classic combination of chicken and chorizo, our Chicken and Chorizo Paella will surely satisfy your cravings.

Each recipe is carefully crafted to guide you through the culinary journey, ensuring that you create a paella that's not only delectable but also visually stunning. So gather your ingredients, let the enticing aromas fill your kitchen, and prepare to savor the authentic taste of Spain with our irresistible Vegetable Paella with Chorizo and its delightful recipe variations.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETABLE PAELLA WITH CHORIZO AND RABBIT



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup olive oil
1 (2-pound) rabbit, cut into 2-inch pieces (on the bone)
1/4 pound sweet chorizo, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 scallions, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
8 mushrooms, quartered
1/2 cup frozen lima beans
1/2 cup frozen organic peas
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
Salt
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
3 cups short-grain rice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Combine the stock, saffron, and wine in a saucepan, and bring to a boil while cooking the meat and vegetables.
  • Heat the olive oil in a wide paella pan set over two burners. Add the rabbit pieces and cook until lightly browned all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer rabbit to a plate and keep warm.
  • Add chorizo to pan and cook about 3 minutes. Add all of the vegetables, except the tomatoes and garlic, and saute until vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, garlic, and paprika, and saute 1 minute to release the aromas. Add the rice, toss to coat it with the vegetables, and stir in the parsley.
  • Preheat an oven to 350degrees F.
  • Add the hot broth to the pan. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes, or until some of the liquid reduces. (Paella should have just enough liquid to cook rice, but not be soupy). Stir in the reserved rabbit pieces, and adjust seasonings.
  • Transfer paella pan to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until rice is almost cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove paella from oven, cover loosely, and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

SEAFOOD AND CHORIZO PAELLA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 links cured chorizo, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick half moons
1 cup minced Spanish onion
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 cup diced tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 cups bomba rice
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
Six head-on shrimp (21-25 count), deveined, or 12 littleneck clams, purged and scrubbed 1 cup shelled peas, blanched
Lemon wedges, for garnish
Minced fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Simmer the chicken stock in a medium saucepan.
  • In a 13-inch paella pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook until lightly browned; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add the onions, peppers and garlic to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and stir to combine, then stir in the rice and saffron. Deglaze the pan with the white wine and cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 2 minutes. Pour in 5 cups of the simmering chicken stock and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and season with salt. Arrange the chorizo and shrimp on top of the rice.
  • Set the pan on the floor of the oven or on the lowest oven rack and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. (Do not stir the paella once it goes in the oven.) Scatter the peas over the paella, return to the oven and continue cooking until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender but not too soft, another 5 to 10 minutes. If the rice needs further cooking, add the remaining cup of stock and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Let the paella stand at room temperature, covered with foil, for 5 minutes. Serve garnished with lemon wedges and parsley.

VEGETABLE PAELLA WITH CHORIZO



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This weeknight paella comes together in just three basic steps: Sweat the aromatics, bake until tender, then return to the stovetop to cook until the rice becomes crunchy. It becomes even more weeknight-friendly if you take advantage of store-bought pre-cut vegetables to cut down on prep time. For a more protein-rich dish, season a dozen medium shrimp with olive oil, salt and pepper and nestle them into the paella during the last 5 minutes of baking. If preparing the dish for vegetarians, skip the chorizo, swap in vegetable broth and add an extra pinch of paprika, if desired. The only non-negotiable step is finishing the paella over direct flame on the stovetop so the rice at the bottom of the pan forms a delectable crust, also known as soccarat.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     grains and rice, sausages, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow or white onion (about 1/2 small onion)
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups medium-grain paella rice, such as Bomba or Calasparra (about 10 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 1/2 cups 1-inch cauliflower florets (about 10 ounces)
2 1/2 cups halved brussels sprouts, quartered if large (about 10 ounces)
1 cup fresh or frozen peas (about 5 ounces)
1/4 pound/4 ounces cured Spanish chorizo sausage, skin removed, sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Chopped scallions and lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a 12-inch cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until lightly caramelized, about 2 minutes. Stir in rice, paprika and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until well combined and rice begins to toast, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in cauliflower, brussels sprouts, peas, chorizo and broth, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil over high heat. Transfer to the oven and bake, uncovered and without stirring, until rice is tender and all of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer paella to stovetop and cook over medium heat, without stirring, to crisp up the bottom layer of rice, 2 to 3 minutes. You will hear it crackle; be careful not to burn. Let stand for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with scallions and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 597, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1177 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

VEGETABLE PAELLA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 vine-ripened plum tomatoes
Kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon saffron threads
1 large bulb fennel, cut into 8 wedges
8 baby artichokes, trimmed and halved (see Cook's Note)
1 large Japanese eggplant, cut into 2-inch pieces
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed
2 cups dry white wine
2 1/2 cups short-grain paella rice
4 ounces haricots verts or string beans, halved if large
1/4 cup capers, drained
1/4 cup piquillo or roasted red peppers, cut into strips
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Core the tomatoes, cut into wedges and place in a medium bowl; season with salt, drizzle with a bit of olive oil and toss. Set aside.
  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet or a paella pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, paprika, cayenne and saffron and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the fennel wedges and cook until lightly browned on one side, about 5 minutes. Flip the fennel and add the baby artichokes and eggplant to the skillet; cook until slightly tender, about 4 more minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and simmer until reduced by about one-third. Stir in the rice and 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; add just enough water to cover the rice completely, 2 1/2 to 3 cups. Increase the heat to high and boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Scatter the haricots verts and 2 tablespoons capers over the rice. Remove the pan from the heat and arrange the tomatoes on top; drizzle with any tomato juices.
  • Transfer the paella to the oven and bake, undisturbed, for 20 minutes. Scatter the remaining 2 tablespoons capers and the piquillo peppers over the paella. Turn off the oven but leave the paella inside to continue cooking until the rice is tender, 15 to 20 more minutes. Garnish with parsley, if desired

CHICKEN & CHORIZO PAELLA



Chicken & chorizo paella image

Try swapping traditional seafood paella for a chicken and chorizo version - a hearty family supper for four

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp olive oil
2 chicken breasts fillets, cut into chunks
2 small onions, finely sliced
1 fat garlic clove, crushed
140g cooking chorizo, sliced
1 tsp turmeric
pinch of saffron
1 tsp paprika
300g paella rice
850ml hot chicken or vegetable stock
200g frozen peas
1 lemon, cut into wedges, to serve
½ small bunch of parsley, finely chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan over a high heat. Brown the chicken all over - don't cook completely. Once browned, transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to low, add the onions and cook slowly until softened, about 10 mins. Add the garlic, stir for 1 min, then toss in the chorizo and fry until it releases its oils.
  • Stir in the spices, then tip in the rice. Stir to coat the rice in the oils and spices for about 2 mins, then pour in the stock. Bring to the boil, return the chicken to the pan and simmer for about 20 mins, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the peas to the pan and simmer for a further 5 mins until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender. Season well and serve with the lemon and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will make your paella more colorful and flavorful. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you add too many vegetables, they will not cook evenly. Add them in batches if necessary.
  • Use a good quality stock: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your paella. Use a chicken or vegetable stock that is low in sodium.
  • Let the paella rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld together and the rice to absorb the broth.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: This will add a pop of color and flavor to your paella. Good options include parsley, cilantro, or saffron.

Conclusion:

Vegetable paella is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of protein and fiber. You can make vegetable paella with a variety of different vegetables, so you can customize it to your own taste. If you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, vegetable paella is a great option.

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