PUMPKIN CHORIZO PAELLA

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Sweet, Savory, and Spicy. Not too spicy though. This is good stuff. No seafood involved, although I bet it would be good with shrimp. I think this could use some more meat, but I'm a bit of a carnivore.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Gumbo

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb chorizo sausage, removed from casings
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup pumpkin, cooked
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
fresh parsley
fresh snipped chives
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
drizzle olive oil
salt and pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 pinch saffron thread
1 cup arborio rice

Steps:

  • For Roasted Tomatoes:.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Toss together chopped tomatoes, honey, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Roast in oven approximately 20 minutes.
  • For Saffron Rice: (You could also use regular rice of course).
  • Bring chicken broth to boil. Add saffron and Arborio rice. Bring back up to boil, then reduce to simmer. Simmer, covered, about 20 minute Do NOT drain rice before adding to paella mixture.
  • For Paella:.
  • Brown sausage, onion and garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Break sausage up into small chunks using the back of a wooden spoon. When brown, stir in saffron rice (with any remaining cooking liquid), roasted tomatoes, pumpkin, peas and spices. Simmer over medium-low heat until thickened, 5-10 minutes. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.9, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 66.5, Sodium 1459.4, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6, Protein 25

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