Spanish Garlic and Potato Paella

A classic Spanish paella recipe with a twist, featuring crispy potatoes, savory garlic, and a side of creamy avocado salsa. This hearty dish is sure to become a favorite.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Spanish
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 1.5cupsshort-grain rice
  • 6clovesgarlic, minced
  • 3mediumpotatoes, diced
  • 2avocado, diced

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Rinse the short-grain rice and set it aside.

    5m
  2. 2

    In a large skillet or paella pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are crispy and golden brown.

    12mmedium-high heat
  3. 3

    Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden.

    3mmedium-high heat
  4. 4

    Stir in the rinsed rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the grains are coated with the garlic-infused oil.

    3mmedium-high heat
  5. 5

    Pour in 3 cups of hot chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.

    25mlow heat
  6. 6

    Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish cooking.

    5m
  7. 7

    In a separate bowl, gently toss the diced avocado with a squeeze of lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of olive oil to make the avocado salsa.

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