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Easy paella recipes

Paella is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Originating in Valencia, Spain, this vibrant, versatile dish is always a crowd-pleaser. Think fluffy, fragrant rice teamed with a variety of seafood, chicken and chorizo, all simmered to perfection in a large pan – yum!

Traditionally, Valencian paella is make with chicken and green vegetables, but in our easy step-by-step video below, we’ve given it a delicious seafood spin.

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chicken and chorizo paella recipe

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Chicken and chorizo paella in a slow cooker

Chicken and chorizo paella in a slow cooker

This slow cooker paella recipe takes this delicious Valencian dish and gives it the benefit of modern convenience.

paella with aïoli

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Paella with aïoli

Paella with aïoli

vegetarian paella

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Vegetarian paella

This colourful vegetarian paella strays slightly from the traditional form, but is well worth the adaptation.

Paella croquettes

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Paella croquettes

Paella croquettes

paella valenciana

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Paella Valenciana

Paella Valenciana

vegetarian paella recipe

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Vegetarian paella

Vegetarian paella

A traditional dish from Andalusia, paella is usually associated with seafood, not surprising when you consider the ancient fishing traditions of the area, chicken and chorizo. This vegetarian version manages to pack in loads of flavour without the meat.

Brown rice paella

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Brown rice paella

Brown rice paella

quail and mushroom paella

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Quail and mushroom paella

Quail and mushroom paella

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Seafood and chorizo paella

Seafood and chorizo paella

This seafood paella recipe is loaded with traditional Spanish flavours of chorizo and seafood, served in a deliciously spiced rice broth.

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