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2 cups quinoa (in the rice aisle, near the couscous) 1 chopped red union 2 cloves chopped garlic 1 tsp olive oil + 1 tbls olive oil 1/2 tsp saffron 3 cups vegetable broth 1 chopped red bell pepper 1 cup of frozen peas 1 lb mussels 1/2 lb peeled shrimp 1/2 lb chorizo thinly sliced 2 oz white cooking wine 1 lime Salt and Black Pepper to taste![Step 1]()
Sauté onions in oil for a few minutes until it’s translucent. Add garlic and stir for an additional minute.![Step 2]()
Stir in saffron and quinoa.![Step 3]()
Add the broth, bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes.![Step 4]()
In a separate pan, sauté red bell pepper, shrimp and chorizo.![Step 5]()
In another pan, boil mussels in the white wine for about 5 minutes.![Step 6]()
Add frozen peas. Stir in bell peppers and shrimp. Add salt and pepper to taste.![Step 7]()
Plate the dish and top with mussels and lime wedges.![Alternate Options]()
For vegetarians: try zucchini, eggplant or any other veggies that look appetizing in the market. For non-seafood eaters: try chicken and chorizo with chicken broth.Paella Without the Rice: Healthy and Tasty
Quinoa contains more protein than any other grain – it's also high in fiber, minerals and a great source of vitamins.
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