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Spanish Saffron Rice with Spicy Mushrooms and Onions
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13 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 30MINS

Spanish Saffron Rice with Spicy Mushrooms and Onions

This Spanish Saffron Rice with Spicy Mushrooms and Onions is loaded with flavor, easy to make, and done in 30 minutes, the perfect side dish or main course for any busy weeknight or weekend.
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I'm Albert. Join me on a culinary adventure where I will show you how to make flavorful Spanish and Mediterranean recipes that are easy to make and done in a jiffy!
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This Spanish Saffron Rice with Spicy Mushrooms and Onions is loaded with flavor, easy to make, and done in 30 minutes, the perfect side dish or main course for any busy weeknight or weekend.
30MINS
Total Time
$1.53
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
US / Metric
Paella Rice
1 cup
Paella Rice
Saffron Threads
1/2 tsp
Saffron Threads
Button Mushroom
8
Button Mushrooms, rinsed, de-stemmed, thinly sliced
Onion
1/2
Onion, diced
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Cayenne Chili Pepper
1
Cayenne Chili Pepper, deseeded, roughly chopped
Spanish Smoked Sweet Paprika
1/4 tsp
Spanish Smoked Sweet Paprika
Vegetable Broth
2 cups
Vegetable Broth
Sea Salt
to taste
Sea Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Fresh Chives
to taste
Fresh Chives, chopped
Water
2 Tbsp
Water, boiled
Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
497
Fat
16.6 g
Protein
9.7 g
Carbs
76.8 g
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step 1
Add Water (2 Tbsp) to a small bowl and pinch in Saffron Threads (1/2 tsp). Let it infuse.
step 1 Add Water (2 Tbsp) to a small bowl and pinch in Saffron Threads (1/2 tsp). Let it infuse.
step 2
Finely dice the onion.
step 3
Mince the cloves of garlic.
step 4
Finely dice the Spanish pepper.
step 5
Heat a large nonstick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) and allow to warm up for 2 minutes.
step 5 Heat a large nonstick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) and allow to warm up for 2 minutes.
step 6
Add the Onion (1/2), Cayenne Chili Pepper (1), and Garlic (2 cloves). Cook for 3 minutes.
step 6 Add the Onion (1/2), Cayenne Chili Pepper (1), and Garlic (2 cloves). Cook for 3 minutes.
step 7
Add the Button Mushrooms (8) and cook for 2 minutes, then season with Spanish Smoked Sweet Paprika (1/4 tsp), Sea Salt (to taste), and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Mix together.
step 7 Add the Button Mushrooms (8) and cook for 2 minutes, then season with Spanish Smoked Sweet Paprika (1/4 tsp), Sea Salt (to taste), and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Mix together.
step 8
Add the Paella Rice (1 cup) and the saffron infusion. Mix together until well combined.
step 8 Add the Paella Rice (1 cup) and the saffron infusion. Mix together until well combined.
step 9
Add Vegetable Broth (2 cups) and gently distribute the rice with a wooden spoon. Cook between 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until there is very little broth left.
step 9 Add Vegetable Broth (2 cups) and gently distribute the rice with a wooden spoon. Cook between 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until there is very little broth left.
step 10
Decrease the temperature to a low heat and cook for 2 more minutes, then place a lid on top, turn off the heat, and remove the pan from the stove.
step 10 Decrease the temperature to a low heat and cook for 2 more minutes, then place a lid on top, turn off the heat, and remove the pan from the stove.
step 11
Let rest for 3 minutes.
step 11 Let rest for 3 minutes.
step 12
Garnish with Fresh Chives (to taste). Serve directly out of the pan. Enjoy!
step 12 Garnish with Fresh Chives (to taste). Serve directly out of the pan. Enjoy!
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Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Lunch
Date Night
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegan
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Side Dish
Spanish
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