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Paella
Products used in this recipe
Riced Cauliflower Product Card
Simplot Simple Goodness™Riced Cauliflower

Pack Size: 1/20lb

SKU: 10071179050865

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RTE Flame-Roasted Sweet Corn & Peppers Blend Product Card
Simplot RoastWorks®RTE Flame-Roasted Sweet Corn & Peppers Blend

Pack Size: 6/2.5lb

SKU: 10071179790662

Paella

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Yield: 47 Servings (1 cup each)

Yield: 47 Servings (1 cup each)

A colorful, kid-friendly version of paella loaded with tender chicken, vegetables, and flavorful rice. This tasty dish brings a fun and welcomed variation to the school lunch lineup.

Ingredient

Weight

Measure

Chicken, fajita, cooked, diced, frozen

10 lbs.

Simplot Simple Goodness™: Riced Cauliflower

8 lbs. + 7 oz.

Simplot RoastWorks®: RTE Flame-Roasted Sweet Corn & Peppers Blend

3 lbs.

Peas

1 lb. + 7 oz.

Oil, canola

1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp.

Tomatoes, diced, no salt added, canned

28 oz.

No. 2 1/2 can

Garlic, granulated

2 Tbsp.

Paprika

2 Tbsp.

Salt

1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp.

Turmeric

1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp.

Black pepper

1 1/2 tsp.

Lemon juice

1/2 cup

Parsley, fresh, chopped (optional)

1/3 cup

Preparation Instructions:

Step 1

The day before service, thaw chicken, cauliflower, corn, and peppers under refrigeration overnight.

Step 2

Heat tilt skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil. Once oil is shimmering, add tomatoes and cook until liquid starts to evaporate and tomatoes begin to fry. Add garlic, paprika, salt, turmeric, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Add chicken, cauliflower, corn and peppers, and peas. Stir around pan for 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. Turn off heat, and add lemon juice.

Step 4

Transfer paella to serving pans. Sprinkle parsley (optional) evenly on top as garnish.

Step 5

Serve 1 cup using a #4 disher to each customer.

Meal Components

2 oz. m/ma, 1/2 cup other vegetable

Products used in this recipe
Riced Cauliflower Product Card
Simplot Simple Goodness™Riced Cauliflower

Pack Size: 1/20lb

SKU: 10071179050865

Ready to Eat Product Badge Icon
RTE Flame-Roasted Sweet Corn & Peppers Blend Product Card
Simplot RoastWorks®RTE Flame-Roasted Sweet Corn & Peppers Blend

Pack Size: 6/2.5lb

SKU: 10071179790662

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