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Spicy Bean Paella

bowl of Spicy Bean Paella

Serves:

Ingredients

1

tbsp

olive oil

1

onion(s)

2

garlic cloves (peeled)

4

large mushrooms

400

g

tinned tomatoes

200

g

tinned sweetcorn

400

g

tinned mixed beans (kidney, butter, chickpea)

1

tsp

dried mixed herbs

1

tsp

cayenne pepper

1

tsp

chilli flakes

1

tbsp

jalapeños

1

tbsp

black pepper

1

vegetable stock cube

300

g

paella rice (or white rice)

400

ml

hot water

Recipe submitted by: Ciara Mitchell (Brand Manager, Danone)

Equipment needed: Saucepan, chopping board and knife

 

Method

  1. Finely chop the onion, mushrooms and garlic. 

  2. Pre-heat a pan/pot with oil and add onion, mushrooms and garlic.  

  3. Add a tinned tomatoes, mixed beans and sweetcorn to the pan.  

  4. Stir together and add all herbs, spices, and pepper.  

  5. Boil kettle and add the water to pan, along with vegetable stock cube(s). 

  6. Add paella rice (or white rice) to pan, bring to the boil and stir. 

  7. Reduce heat and stir regularly for 15 minutes.  

  8. When the paella has absorbed the water, add jalapeños to pan for extra spice. 

  9. Add additional black pepper to season. Serve between bowls and enjoy. 

Top Tips  

  • If available, add some chopped up tofu or tempeh to the pan for added protein.
  • Garnish with a wedge of lemon for a classic paella finish. 

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