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    Prawn & Chorizo Paella

    A vegetable-packed paella with prawns, chorizo and rice simmered in a rich tomato base, finished with lemon and paprika.

    By Julia Scott, NZ Registered Dietitian · 11 May 2019

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    Prawn & Chorizo Paella

    Recipe

    Prawn & Chorizo Paella

    Serves
    4

    Ingredients

    Batch

    Method

    1. 1Fry garlic and onion in a pan with a dash of oil, lightly brown.
    2. 2Add all other vegetables and chorizo to the pan, cook until softened (stir frequently). Season with salt and pepper.
    3. 3In a pot add tinned tomatoes and chopped tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and let simmer.
    4. 4Remove vegetables from pan and set aside.
    5. 5Add prawns to pan and fry for 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
    6. 6Add prawns and rice to tomato pot and let simmer for 10 minutes or until rice is cooked to desired texture, stirring frequently to avoid rice sticking to the pot.
    7. 7Add vegetables into prawn/tomato/rice pot. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and a dash of paprika to taste. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
    8. 8Plate up!

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