Mexican Paella with Cauliflower Rice

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This grain-free, Mexican-style paella is made with chorizo, chicken, tilapia, and cauliflower rice. It makes a beautiful presentation for dinner, and each bite is full of rich flavor.

Prep
43 min
Cook
101 min
Servings
Difficulty
Hard

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a paella pan over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook, stirring to break up any chunks, until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. Transfer chicken and sausage to a plate, leaving drippings in the pan.
  2. 2 Reduce the heat to medium and add 2 cups of cauliflower rice. Cook and stir until cauliflower is browned slightly, about 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour canned tomatoes into the pan. Add bay leaves, thyme, saffron, and basil; mix well. Return sausage and chicken back to the pan. Stir in water, tomato paste, and bouillon until well combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove the lid and fold in peas and remaining 1 cup cauliflower rice. Place frozen tilapia fillets on top of paella mixture; cover and steam for another 10 minutes. Remove the lid and check for doneness. Gently break apart fillets with a wooden spoon and stir to incorporate chunks of fish into paella.
  5. 5 Place the paella pan in the center of the table and serve.

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