Traditional Valencian Paella
Traditional Valencian Paella layers golden-seared chicken and rabbit with saffron-scented rice and tender beans for a rustic, balanced flavor. Each bite brings aromatic paprika, herbs, and a gentle saffron warmth, perfect for a leisurely weekend lunch or a festive family dinner. Serve straight from the pan to showcase its caramelized socarrat and vibrant Spanish character.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Valencian Paella, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a paella pan over medium-high heat and coat it with olive oil. Add the chicken, rabbit, and garlic; cook and stir until well browned. Push the browned meat to the sides of the pan, then add the tomato, butter beans, peas, and green beans. Season with paprika and mix well.
- 2
Fill the paella pan almost to the top with water, measuring as you pour so you can determine the rice amount later. Bring it to a boil. Simmer for about 1 hour to develop a good broth.
- 3
Season with a generous amount of salt, just enough saffron for a yellow color, thyme, and rosemary. Stir in rice equal to half the volume of the water added to the pan. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 728.47 kcal High 36%
- Protein 46.98 g Good Source 94%
- Carbohydrate 89.39 g 33%
- Total Fat 18.78 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 6.44 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 88.46 mg High 29%
- Sodium 1251.23 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 12.06 g Good Source 43%
- Total Sugars 13.55 g --
- Added Sugars 7.44 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 57.06 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.8 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 840.01 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 7.93 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 10.3 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Traditional Valencian Paella is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beans, Dried Rosemary, Dried Thyme, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 728.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Valencian Paella made of?
- The main ingredients are Beans, Dried Rosemary, Dried Thyme, Garlic, Green Beans. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Valencian Paella?
- About 2 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 728.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Valencian Paella easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Traditional Valencian Paella healthy?
- Traditional Valencian Paella has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 728.47 calories and 46.98 g of protein, or 94% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1251.23 mg (54% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.44 g (32% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.44 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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