Quinoa Paella Rezept

A vibrant and healthy twist on classic paella, inspired by Chilean chef Maria Eugenia Terragno! This one-pot wonder uses lean homemade turkey chorizo to cut down on calories, while still delivering incredible flavor. Quinoa adds a nutty texture and boost of protein, making this a satisfying and healthy meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Get ready to impress your taste buds!

Vorbereitung 20 Min.
Kochzeit 75 Min.
Kalorien 582.6 kcal
Eiweiß 55g
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Zubereitung von Quinoa Paella

  1. Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water and soak in 1 1/2 cups cold water for 15 minutes.
  2. Drain the quinoa and set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large (14-inch) paella pan or wide, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat.
  4. Add 1 cup cooked turkey chorizo (homemade or store-bought) and cook, stirring frequently to break it apart, for 10 minutes, until lightly browned.
  5. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 medium bell pepper (any color) chopped, 1/2 serrano pepper (finely minced, optional), and 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add the soaked quinoa, 1 (15-ounce) can of black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas (rinsed and drained), 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), and 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock.
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked through.
  9. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  10. Fluff with a fork and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  11. Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

68 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

47g

Carbs

16g

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Quinoa Paella?

Quinoa Paella dauert insgesamt etwa 95 Minuten – ungefähr 20 Minuten Vorbereitung und 75 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Quinoa Paella?

Quinoa Paella hat etwa 582.6 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 55 g Eiweiß, 16 g Kohlenhydraten und 45 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Quinoa Paella?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Quinoa Paella sind Quinoa, Olive Oil, Chorizo Sausage, Garlic Cloves, Red Bell Peppers, Serrano Pepper. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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