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                          Paella
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                          Simplot Simple Goodness™Riced Cauliflower

                          Pack Size: 1/20lb

                          SKU: 10071179050865

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                          Pack Size: 6/2.5lb

                          SKU: 10071179790662

                          Paella

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                          Paella
                          Yield: 47 Servings (1 cup each)

                          Yield: 47 Servings (1 cup each)

                          A colorful, kid-friendly version of paella loaded with tender chicken, vegetables, and flavorful rice. This tasty dish brings a fun and welcomed variation to the school lunch lineup.

                          Ingredient

                          Weight

                          Measure

                          Chicken, fajita, cooked, diced, frozen

                          10 lbs.

                          Simplot Simple Goodness™: Riced Cauliflower

                          8 lbs. + 7 oz.

                          Simplot RoastWorks®: RTE Flame-Roasted Sweet Corn & Peppers Blend

                          3 lbs.

                          Peas

                          1 lb. + 7 oz.

                          Oil, canola

                          1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp.

                          Tomatoes, diced, no salt added, canned

                          28 oz.

                          No. 2 1/2 can

                          Garlic, granulated

                          2 Tbsp.

                          Paprika

                          2 Tbsp.

                          Salt

                          1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp.

                          Turmeric

                          1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp.

                          Black pepper

                          1 1/2 tsp.

                          Lemon juice

                          1/2 cup

                          Parsley, fresh, chopped (optional)

                          1/3 cup

                          Preparation Instructions:

                          Step 1

                          The day before service, thaw chicken, cauliflower, corn, and peppers under refrigeration overnight.

                          Step 2

                          Heat tilt skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil. Once oil is shimmering, add tomatoes and cook until liquid starts to evaporate and tomatoes begin to fry. Add garlic, paprika, salt, turmeric, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

                          Step 3

                          Add chicken, cauliflower, corn and peppers, and peas. Stir around pan for 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. Turn off heat, and add lemon juice.

                          Step 4

                          Transfer paella to serving pans. Sprinkle parsley (optional) evenly on top as garnish.

                          Step 5

                          Serve 1 cup using a #4 disher to each customer.

                          Meal Components

                          2 oz. m/ma, 1/2 cup other vegetable

                          Products used in this recipe
                          Riced Cauliflower Product Card
                          Simplot Simple Goodness™Riced Cauliflower

                          Pack Size: 1/20lb

                          SKU: 10071179050865

                          Ready to Eat Product Badge Icon
                          RTE Flame-Roasted Sweet Corn & Peppers Blend Product Card
                          Simplot RoastWorks®RTE Flame-Roasted Sweet Corn & Peppers Blend

                          Pack Size: 6/2.5lb

                          SKU: 10071179790662

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