This easy Spanish paella recipe takes just 30 minutes, thanks to the help of a super flavorful saffron broth and traditional paella rice. The whole thing is topped with lamb merguez sausage and Swiss chard--so simple AND healthy!
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
If you don’t have access to the paella base, simply sauté 1 diced onion and 2 garlic cloves until soft prior to adding the rice. Then add 1 quart of saffron broth. To make, combine 4 cups hot water or chicken broth with a few threads of saffron and allow to steep for ten minutes, until orange.