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How to Make Breakfast Paella - A Step-by-Step Guide

Breakfast paella is a delicious and hearty dish that offers a unique twist on the traditional Spanish rice dish. This savory dish is packed with flavors and textures, making it a perfect way to start your day.

Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that is typically made with rice, saffron, and a variety of meats and seafood. While the classic paella is often served as a lunch or dinner dish, this breakfast version includes a few key additions to make it the perfect morning meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped Spanish chorizo
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup medium-grain white rice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup sofrito sauce
  • ¼ cup green olives, pitted and chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 large eggs
  • chopped fresh parsley (Optional)
  • lemon wedges, for serving (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat oil in a paella pan or large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and chorizo. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice, salt, paprika, and saffron. Cook, stirring frequently, until rice is lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
  • Add broth, beans, sofrito, olives, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, shaking pan occasionally (do not stir) until rice is almost done but still toothsome, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaves.
  • Gently fold in peas, being careful not to disturb the bottom of the skillet. Make 4 indentations in the rice. Add one egg into each indentation. Simmer, covered, until whites are set and yolks are thickened, 7 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges (if using).

    • Nutrition

    506 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 198mg
    • Sodium: 1029mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Potassium: 338mg

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