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Quinoa Paella with Clams, Chorizo and Winter Greens

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced Spanish chorizo
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup white quinoa
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon tumeric
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup diced plum tomatoes fresh or canned
  • 1 bunch leafy greens chard, kale, dandelion, collards, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups chicken or fish stock
  • 1 pound small Manilla clams or cockles

Instructions

  • In a large heavy-bottomed skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil. Sauté the chorizo over medium-high heat until browned, 2 minutes. Add the onion and pepper to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally until soft, 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, quinoa, paprika, turmeric, and salt. Sauté the grains for until the spices are fragrant and the quinoa is beginning to toast, 2 minutes. Fold in the tomatoes and greens. Cook until the tomatoes have begun to release their juices and the greens are wilted.
  • Cover the quinoa with the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Give the grains a stir and arrange the clams on top. Cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes, or until the clams have just opened. You’ll notice that the clams will add more liquid to the pan. Finish the paella uncovered until most of the liquid has evaporated and the grains are cooked to al dente, about 5 minutes more. Taste for seasoning, garnish with parsley or scallions, and serve alongside lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g