LIMA BEAN PAELLA

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Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Tomato     Low Fat     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Lima Bean     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 1/2 cups chopped red onions (about 2 medium)
1 ounce finely chopped smoked ham (scant 1/4 cup)
4 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried
3 large bay leaves
8 ounces skinless boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cups frozen baby lima beans (about 1 pound)
1 16-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes, cut into pieces, juices reserved
6 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 1/2 cups chopped red onions, 1 ounce finely chopped smoked ham, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme and bay leaves and sauté until onions are tender and golden, about 8 minutes. Add chicken pieces, 3 cups baby lima beans, Italian-style tomatoes with their juices and minced garlic cloves and bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until chicken pieces are cooked through and lima beans are tender, about 25 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer paella to large serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme and serve.

Akash Rahpot
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This is my go-to paella recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and I love that I can customize it with different ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Tara Rainey
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal vegetables.


jih an
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my paella turned out mushy. I think I might have added too much liquid.


Doggies Best Friend
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I usually have all of the ingredients on hand.


Shannon DKontaxis
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I made this paella for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the lima beans were a nice surprise.


Kaitlyn Luu
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lima beans. I also added some frozen peas and carrots for extra veggies.


Noman Akbar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the rice came out undercooked. I had to cook it for an extra 10 minutes.


Saadatu Atinuke
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This paella was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


Y H Yeasin
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I'm not a big fan of lima beans, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The lima beans were cooked perfectly and the overall flavor of the dish was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kamrul
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This is one of my favorite paella recipes. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends. The lima beans add a nice touch of sweetness and the saffron gives it a beautiful golden color.


Insan Islam
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The rice was cooked perfectly and the lima beans were tender and flavorful. I added a few extra shrimp and some chopped red bell pepper for a bit of color. Everyone loved it!


Veera Veera
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This lima bean paella was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was simply amazing. The lima beans added a nice nutty flavor and the chorizo gave it a smoky, spicy kick. Definitely a keeper!