The easiest kind of paella is the kind that someone else makes. Or I guess the kind that Jeff makes because this is the 3rd time he’s made it for me.

Let’s be real here, did you really think I would make this? Nah bro.

Disclaimer: This is an easy paella… not legit paella. So haters are not welcome.

First things first, ingredients.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buy the spice by weight! It will be a lot cheaper if you don’t already own the spices 😁.

First, heat up a big pan with some oil. Then chop up those chicken thighs and sauté them until cooked. Add in the paprika, thyme, basil, and cayenne pepper to season that chicken.

Then slice up those sausages and throw them into the pan. Meat on meat on meat!!

After dicing up the onions, sauté them into pan until softened.

Then pour in the crushed tomatoes and 1 cup of chicken broth and 1 cup of water. Mmm starting to come together.

Then mix in the box of yellow rice, and however much white rice your heart desires (2 cups?). Use 1 cup of chicken broth to rinse out the rest of the tomato juice in the can. You can also use it to swish out the leftover rice grains that stuck to the bowl that you rinsed your white rice in (rinse your rice 3x!).

Now, get some greens in their and pour in those frozen green beans. Yum yum.

After some simmering, about 15 minutes, it should start puffing up. Keep the heat at medium and stir every 2-5 minutes. DO NOT LET THIS BURN. You will be sad because the whole thing will be ruined. If you get bored, turn on White Collar (my new fave Netflix show I’m watching hehe). Holla Matt Bomer! Stir in those chopped green onions and a couple of green bay leaves (more greens).

Now plop in those frozen mussels and fold them in. Make sure they open to ensure they are cooked!! Top it with some cilantro hehe 😋.

Now put on the lid and let it simmer for 45 minutes at medium heat. Stir it from time to time, again, do not let it burn. Taste it to make sure the rice is cooked. If it’s still a little crunchy, cook it a little longer and add more water as needed.

Lastly, put some sliced lemon wedges on top for presentation. Tada!

It was soooo delicious. Shoutout to the happy couple for feeding me and my roommate such a delicious meal.