Name: Chicken and Sausage Paella
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon pure olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onions; 2 teaspoon minced garlic; 8 ounce smoked sausage (cut in half lengthwise, then cut into half-circles); 2 cup diced, cooked chicken; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon saffron; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (liquid drained and reserved); 1 cup quinoa; 1/2 cup pimento stuffed green olives (sliced)

Chicken and Sausage Paella

By: Lidia Haddadian

Ingredients

2 tablespoons pure olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onions
2 teaspoons minced garlic
8 ounces smoked sausage (cut in half lengthwise, then cut into half-circles)
2 cups diced, cooked chicken
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon saffron
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (liquid drained and reserved)
1 cup quinoa
1/2 cup pimento stuffed green olives (sliced)

Instructions

In a heavy skillet, saute onions in olive oil till slightly brown. Add garlic, sausage, drained tomatoes, chicken, paprika, and saffron; saute for another 2 minutes.
Add water to reserved tomato liquid to form 1.5 cups. Pour into skillet and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium and add quinoa; cover and simmer until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with olives and serve. Enjoy!