A Dinner Recipe Worth Keeping = Spicy Cashew Paella

Once again I woke up to a car covered in snow.... when is this going to stop?!

I am beyond ready for the summer sun, beaches, cookouts, and especially not having to clean the snow off of my car every morning within a wind chill below zero degrees!

And just as an added tidbit on information today... Our Wedding is only 104 Days Away! WooHoo!

Last night's dinner had to be something that I could make in 30 minutes of less. It also had to be able to reheat well as it had to be made before I left for class at 5:30, but yet not eaten by my Hungry Man until after 8pm....

This dinner was just that. Not only was it quick, easy, and SUPER delicious... it also added a little heat to the freezing cold evening that was upon us...

Spicy Cashew Paella

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. Butter, unsalted

1 Tbsp. Olive Oil

1 Onion, chopped

3.4 Cup Paella Rice, dry & uncooked

1 Tsp. Tumeric

1 Tsp. Cumin seed
2 Tsp. Chili Powder
3 Cloved Garlic, minced
1 Green Pepper, chopped

1 Red Peppers, chopped

16 Baby Corns, pickled & sliced
1 Red Tomato, seeded and diced

2 Cups Vegetable Broth
1/2 Cup Cashew Nuts, dry roasted and lightly salted

1/2 Peas, frozen
1 Tbsp. Parsley

1 Tbsp. Red Pepper Flakes

1 Tsp. Black Pepper

Directions:

1. Melt butter and Olive Oil in skillet and sweat onions over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant (... believe me when I say that nothing smells better than sauteed onions in olive oil and butter!)

2. Add uncooked rice, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, garlic, sliced baby corn, seeded diced tomato, chopped peppers, and stir for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add broth and bring to boil. Let simmer for 20 minutes, stir frequently.

 

4. Add nuts, peas, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Let cook for 5 more minutes. stirring frequently. Season additionally to taste (should not need more salt due to the lightly salted cashews!).

5. Enjoy! Serves 6 large servings!!!

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 227.1

Fat: 9.9g

Protein: 5.2g

Carbohydrates: 30.8g

Sodium: 456.9mg

This recipe sure is a keeper! It was so good that it warranted a text from Ty while I was in class that read "Mmmm Dinner is So Good".

It is reactions like that which make my day!