Paella is arguably the most famous dish of Spain. It can be made with fish, chicken, or sausage, and sometimes is made with all three.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 2

　　1/2 teaspoon olive oil

　　1 small onion, chopped

　　1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

　　3 cloves garlic, chopped

　　1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled

　　1/4 teaspoon hot Spanish paprika or hot Hungarian paprika

　　Salt and black pepper

　　1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed

　　3/4 cup arborio rice

　　6 ounces peeled, deveined large shrimp (uncooked or thawed cooked frozen)

　　1/2 cup frozen small peas, thawed

　　

Step 1

In a medium heavy skillet with 2-inch sides, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 6 minutes until softened, stirring often. Stir in the garlic, saffron, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Add broth and rice.

　　

Step 2

Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer for 12 minutes until the rice is almost tender. Nestle the shrimp and peas in the rice, and add 1/4 cup (or more) of the broth to moisten. Cover and cook until the shrimp are just opaque in the center, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 150.0 calories

　　15.0 calories from fat

　　1.5g total fat

　　0.0g saturated fat

　　0.0mg cholesterol

　　45.0mg sodium

　　31.0g total carbs

　　6.0g dietary fiber

　　6.0g sugars

　　5.0g protein

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by [TasteBook

　　using the USDA Nutrition Database]( )

　　The 5-Factor World Diet by Harley Pasternak, M.Sc.. Copyright © 2009 by Harley Pasternak, M.Sc.. Published by Ballantine Books. All Rights Reserved.Harley Pasternak, M.Sc., has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Tyra Banks Show, Access Hollywood, Extra, VH1, E!, and many times on the Today show. He holds a Masters of Science in exercise physiology and nutritional sciences and an honors degree in kinesiology. He is also certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. He lives in Los Angeles, California.