SAFFRON RICE WITH CHORIZO

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A great side dish for chicken or fish.

Provided by Suzy Chaves

Categories     Rice Sides

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 c olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 c long-grain rice
1/4 lb smoked, fully cooked spanish chorizo or pepperoni cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices
4 c canned chicken broth
1/4 tsp (scant) saffron threads
1/4 c minced fresh parsley
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and sauté until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
  • 2. Add sausage, broth and saffron and bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • 4. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in parsley and serve.

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