Spanish Paella with Pumpkin and Sausage
A flavorful and easy-to-make paella dish with the addition of roasted pumpkin. Perfect for a fall evening.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound, sliced Spanish chorizolook for Spanish chorizo at your local grocery store or substitute with regular chorizo
- ●1 medium, peeled and cubed Pumpkin
- ●1 cup paella rice
- ●2 tablespoons xtra virgin olive oil
- ●1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- ●1 medium, chopped onion
- ●3 cloves, minced garlic
- ●1 medium, diced tomato
- ●1/2 teaspoon safron threads
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the sliced chorizo and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chorizo from the pan and set aside.
- 4
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 6
Add the cubed pumpkin and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Add the diced tomato and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 8
Add the paella rice, saffron threads, and light soy sauce. Stir to combine.
- 9
Return the cooked chorizo to the pan and stir to combine.
- 10
Transfer the pan to the oven and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 11
Remove the pan from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.