Paella is a saffron-flavored Spanish rice dish that’s vibrant, colorful, and full of flavor. This healthy version is packed with lots of nutritious veggies, riced cauliflower to keep it light, and chicken breast for added protein.

This recipe makes 4 servings but can easily be doubled (or tripled!) if you’ve got guests on the way.

It also calls for something you may not have in the cabinet, but will be worth tracking down. Look for Upton’s Natural Chorizo Seitan Crumbles (vegan!) at Whole Foods or wherever you buy your favorite healthy foods.

Lean and Green Counts:
🥦 1 Lean
🥦 3 Green
🥦 3 Healthy Fat
🥦 1 Condiment

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this healthy chicken paella:

• 4 tsp canola oil
• 2oz. Seitan Chorizo Crumbles
• 1.5lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
• 2 small garlic cloves
• 1 stalk scallions, minced
• 4 cups frozen riced cauliflower
• 1 pinch saffron (optional)
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup green beans, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Here’s what to do:

1 — In a large skillet, heat oil on medium high heat and cook the seitan chorizo crumbles and chicken until brown, but not cooked completely through.

2 — Add the garlic and scallions and sweat for about 2 minutes.

3 — Add cauliflower rice, saffron, tomatoes, and green beans. Cook for about 10 minutes, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

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