Mussel and Pea Paella

A budget-friendly paella featuring mussels and peas cooked with rice, tomatoes, and stock to create a traditional crisp bottom.

Gluten-Free Seafood Main Course Rice Budget

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

411.4

kcal / serving

1645.5 kcal total

Carbs

60.8g

per serving

243.1 g total

Fat

10.6g

per serving

42.4 g total

Protein

18.2g

per serving

72.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals

250

Paella Rice

Liquids

500

Chicken Stock

500

Vegetable Stock

alternative to chicken stock

NutsSeeds

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

to taste

clove

Garlic

finely sliced

0.25

tsp

Chilli Flakes

to taste

OilsFats

Olive Oil

2 tbsp

Seafood

175

Mussels

cooked

Vegetables

piece

Onion

finely sliced

200

Tinned Tomatoes

broken up

200

Frozen Peas

defrosted

Method

Heat oil in a large frying pan and cook sliced onions with salt for 6 minutes.

Add garlic and chilli flakes and cook for another 2 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes, rice, salt, and pepper.

Pour in 500ml stock and simmer without stirring for 7 minutes.

Scatter mussels and peas over the rice without mixing.

Cover and cook for 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

Serve hot ensuring everyone gets some crunchy rice from the bottom.