Traditionally, paella is made with white rice, but by switching to brown rice, you get great texture and a boost of nutrition. This Spanish-inspired one-pot meal has chicken, chorizo and shrimp, but the scene-stealer in this recipe is the saffron. Its tantalizing scent and warm flavor lend a richness to the dish that makes it unforgettable.
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup olive oil
½ lb. chorizo sausage, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, diced
1 (16-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, drained (juice reserved)
¾ cup brown rice
1 teaspoon saffron threads
1 ½ cups warm water
4 jumbo shrimp, peeled, leaving tails on
½ cup sweet peas, frozen and thawed
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
An Oldways recipe developed by Karen Mansur, of the Oldways Whole Grains Council. Fotolia photo.