Paella
Paella is a vibrant Spanish rice dish originating from the Valencia region, traditionally cooked in a wide, shallow pan over an open flame. Its core ingredients include short-grain rice (like Bomba), olive oil, and a flavorful broth, often featuring rabbit, chicken, snails, or seafood like shrimp and mussels, along with vegetables such as green beans and artichokes.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a hearty one-pot meal, paella is moderately high in carbohydrates from the rice and provides a good source of protein from its meat or seafood. It also delivers key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and selenium, with a typical serving ranging from 400 to 600 calories, depending on the specific ingredients and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 750 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1 mcg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Zinc | 3.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, paella is a communal dish, traditionally eaten directly from the pan with wooden spoons, symbolizing gathering and celebration. A unique culinary aspect is the prized 'socarrat'—the crispy, toasted layer of rice at the bottom of the pan, which is considered a sign of a perfectly cooked paella.
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