Paella

Name: Paella
Yield: 47
Ingredients: Chicken, fajita, cooked, diced, frozen 10 lbs.; Simplot Simple Goodness™: Riced Cauliflower + 7 oz.; Simplot RoastWorks®: RTE Flame-Roasted Sweet Corn & Peppers Blend 3 lbs.; Peas + 7 oz.; Oil, canola + 2 Tbsp.; Tomatoes, diced, no salt added, canned 28 oz. No. 2 1/2 can; Garlic, granulated 2 Tbsp.; Paprika 2 Tbsp.; Salt + 1 tsp.; Turmeric + 1 tsp.; Black pepper 1 1/2 tsp.; Lemon juice 1/2 cup; Parsley, fresh, chopped (optional) 1/3 cup

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Yield: 47 Servings (1 cup each)

Yield: 47 Servings (1 cup each)

A colorful, kid-friendly version of paella loaded with tender chicken, vegetables, and flavorful rice. This tasty dish brings a fun and welcomed variation to the school lunch lineup.

Ingredient	Weight	Measure
Chicken, fajita, cooked, diced, frozen	10 lbs.
Simplot Simple Goodness™: Riced Cauliflower	8 lbs. + 7 oz.
Simplot RoastWorks®: RTE Flame-Roasted Sweet Corn & Peppers Blend	3 lbs.
Peas	1 lb. + 7 oz.
Oil, canola		1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp.
Tomatoes, diced, no salt added, canned	28 oz.	No. 2 1/2 can
Garlic, granulated		2 Tbsp.
Paprika		2 Tbsp.
Salt		1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp.
Turmeric		1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp.
Black pepper		1 1/2 tsp.
Lemon juice		1/2 cup
Parsley, fresh, chopped (optional)		1/3 cup

Preparation Instructions:

Step 1

The day before service, thaw chicken, cauliflower, corn, and peppers under refrigeration overnight.

Step 2

Heat tilt skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil. Once oil is shimmering, add tomatoes and cook until liquid starts to evaporate and tomatoes begin to fry. Add garlic, paprika, salt, turmeric, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 3

Add chicken, cauliflower, corn and peppers, and peas. Stir around pan for 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. Turn off heat, and add lemon juice.

Step 4

Transfer paella to serving pans. Sprinkle parsley (optional) evenly on top as garnish.

Step 5

Serve 1 cup using a #4 disher to each customer.

Meal Components

2 oz. m/ma, 1/2 cup other vegetable