Easy Gluten Free Paella (Texas Style)

Ingredients:

• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup red onion, chopped
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 cups of long-grain white rice
• 1½ cups chicken or veggie stock
• ½ cup of diced fresh or canned tomatoes, strained
• ¼ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp chili pepper or cayenne
• sea salt/ black pepper
• ½ cup chopped zucchini
• ⅓ cup chopped bacon or pork (optional)
• 1 cup or about 6-8oz of cooked salmon (chopped)
• 1 cup black eyed peas
• lemon juice
• Optional- chopped cilantro mixed in.
• optional toppings- Avocado and/or roasted red bell peppers

Preparation Instructions:

1. First cook your rice in the broth. Once it’s ready, add in your tomatoes, garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, cumin, and dash of salt.
2. In another pan or large skillet, sautee your zucchini and onions with garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, cayenne, and a dash of black pepper/sea salt. Once it’s about done, add in your cooked salmon, pork, and drained peas. Add a little lemon juice on top and stir in skillet until mixture is hot and everything is cooked through.
3. Serve your rice first then salmon/pea mixture on top! Add cilantro or chili pepper and even avocado to garnish!

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