Mediterranean Paella

Adapted from: http://www.food.com/rec…/mediterranean-chicken-paella-167122

Lets step out of our comfort zone and into a more uptown feel. This dish is quick and easy to make without the worries of reading the back of a box.

Serves: 4

3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh minced garlic
1 tsp. dried chili pepper flakes ( to taste)
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 c. frozen artichoke heart, thawed (or use canned drained)
3⁄4 c. sliced pitted olive (green or black)
1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
1 c. water (or use 1 c. chicken or vegetable broth with the a 14-ounce can)
1 c. uncooked long-grain brown rice
1 tsp. Course Himalayan salt (to taste)
1⁄2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. old bay seasoning
1 pinch saffron thread
black pepper
2 c. cooked extra lean turkey, chopped
3⁄4 cup fresh green pea
1 c.Stew tomatoes
Directions:
1. In a large skillet over medium heat add oil.
2. Add in onions, garlic, bell pepper and chili flakes saute for about 3 minutes.
3. Add in artichokes and olives; cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
Add in broth and water; bring to a boil.
4.Add in the uncooked rice, salt and paprika; mix well, then add in saffron; season with black pepper cover and simmer over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.
5.Add in the cooked turkey and peas, Tomatoes; mix to combine; cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender and the peas are cooked through.
6.Season with salt and pepper
7.Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
*Note: feel like going seafood tonight substitute the chicken and make it a clam/ shrimp/or even better "Lobster" ..... Just run with it on a budget.