Grilled Quinoa Paella
Prep time :20 minutes Cook time :30 minutes Servings:6
•2bagsSuccessTri-ColorQuinoa
•4 cups chicken bro th
•1cupcanned diced tomatoes
•1 cup frozen peas
•3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
•3 tablespoons olive oil
•3 cloves garlic, minced
•1 teaspoon paprika
•3/4 teaspoon salt
•1/2 teaspoon black pepper
•1onion,sliced into 1/4-inchrounds
•1 red bell pepper, halved
•4 boneless, skin less chicken thighs
•12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and de veined
•2 cu red ch orizo sausage s
•1/4 cup fine ly chopped fresh parsley
•3tablespoonslemon juice
Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grease grates well. Prepare quinoa according to package directions, substituting chicken broth for water. Drain, reserving 1 cup chicken broth.
In large saucepan, stir diced tomatoes with reserved chicken broth; bring to boil. Cook 3-5 minutes, or until thickened slightly. Stir in quinoa, peas and smoked paprika. Cook 1 minute. Cover and let stand 10 minutes.
In small bowl, stir olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper. Brush marinade over onion and red pepper. Toss half of remaining marinade with chicken and remaining marinade with shrimp.
Grill chicken 6-8 minutes per side, or until well-marked and internal temperature reaches 165 F. Grill sausages, turning occasionally, 6-8 minutes, or until well-marked and heated through. Grill shrimp 2-3 minutes per side, or until wellmarked and cooked through. Grill red pepper and onion 2-3 minutes per side, or until well-marked and tender.
Chop chicken, sausage, red pepper and onion into bite-size pieces. Stir into quinoa mixture. Stir in shrimp, parsley and lemon juice. Serve warm or at room temperature.