Paella with Chorizo and Broad Beans

Ingredients:

• 6 tbsp olive oil
• 250g chorizo, sliced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow pepper, chopped
• 2 cans of chopped tomatoes
• 1 litre chicken stock
• 500g paella rice
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 250g broad beans, podded and blanched
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• Handful of parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a large paella pan.
2. Add the sliced chorizo and fry for a few minutes until crispy.
3. Add the onions and garlic and fry until softened.
4. Add the chopped peppers and cook for a further 5 minutes.
5. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock.
6. Add the paella rice and smoked paprika and stir well.
7. Leave to simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
8. If the paella starts to dry out before the rice is cooked, add a little more chicken stock.
9. Add the blanched broad beans and cook for a further 5 minutes.
10. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Verdict:

This paella with chorizo and broad beans is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for feeding a crowd. The smoky flavour from the paprika and chorizo is balanced out by the freshness of the lemon and parsley. This is a great dish for entertaining or for a family dinner.

Serving suggestions:

This paella can be served on its own as a main meal or as part of a larger spread. It pairs well with a simple salad or some crusty bread. You could also serve it with a side of garlic bread or roasted vegetables.