Harvest Paella

A fun twist on a traditional Spanish cuisine. Chicken and shrimp simmered in turmeric and hot pepper sauce, and served on top of a bed of rice, beans, peas, tomato and basil.

INGREDIENTS (4 Servings)

• 6oz Near East® Rice Pilaf Mix
• 1-3/4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 8 ounces boneless/skinless chicken breast halves (about 2), cut into thin strips or 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 medium chopped tomato
• 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

DIRECTIONS

1. In 3-quart saucepan, bring water just to a boil.
2. Stir in rice, contents of spice sack, olive oil, turmeric and hot pepper sauce. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 10 minutes.
3. Stir in chicken or shrimp; cover and simmer for 15 more minutes.
4. Stir in beans, peas, tomato and basil; cook 5 more minutes or until heated through.

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