Description
Quinoa paella with clams, chorizo and winter greens.
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 Quinoa
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 cup Diced Plum Tomatoes (fresh Or Canned)
- 1 bunch Leafy Greens, Thinly Sliced (chard, Kale, Dandelion, Collards)
- 2 cups Chicken Or Fish Stock
- 1 pound Small Manilla Clams Or Cockles
- Chopped Parsley Or Scallions, For Garnish (optional)
Preparation
In a large heavy-bottomed skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chorizo and saute 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 until the spices are fragrant and the quinoa is beginning to toast, about 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. Then remove the lid. Finish the paella with the lid off, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the grains are cooked to al dente, about 5 minutes more. Remove and discard any clams that don’t open. Taste for seasoning, garnish with parsley or scallions, and serve alongside lemon wedges.
