Cauliflower Rice Paella

Thank you Hungry Girl for the basis of this recipe.  I’ve made a few little changes to make it mine but hadn’t even thought about making paella for years.  This takes some prep time but the taste is worth it.  A great dinner party dish that fits right into YOUR lifestyle.  Everyone will love it and not even notice that it’s not really rice.

Ingredients:

• 1 package Trader Joe’s Frozen riced cauliflower
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp thyme
• 8 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast pounded to about 1/2 inch thick
• 1/4 plus 1/8 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 plus 1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped garlic
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 cup frozen petite peas
• 3/4 cup fat free chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 8 oz shrimp, no tails and deveined
• 6 oz raw scallops cut into bite size pieces
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Additional salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Thaw the frozen cauliflower in a bowl.  Add 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/8 tsp thyme.  Mix well
2. Bring a large pot (that has a lid) sprayed with non stick spray (I prefer coconut oil) to medium heat.  Season the chicken with 1/8 tsp each of salt and pepper.  Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.  Transfer to a cutting board
3. Remove pot from heat and clean if necessary.  Respray and bring to medium high heat.  Add onion, bell pepper and garlic.  Cook and stir until veggies have softened- about 4-6 minutes
4. Add tomatoes, cayenne and remaining 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp each sea salt and black pepper and 1/8 tsp thyme.  Cook and stir until tomatoes have softened, about 2-4 minutes
5. Add cauliflower, peas, broth and bay leaves.  Bring to a boil
6. Reduce to simmer.  Cover and cook for 6 minutes
7. Meantime roughly chop the chicken
8. Remove lid, add shrmp, scallops, and chopped chicken.  Cook and stir until seafood is fully cooked, 4-6 minutes
9. Add lemon juice and stir.  Cover and remove from heat.  Let stand for 10 minutes
10. Remove the bay leaves and serve

Nutrition:  Makes 6 1 cup servings, each with approximately

• 167 calories and
• 23 grams protein