Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 tbsp

olive oil

1 unit

onion

finely chopped

2 unit

red bell peppers

diced

2 unit

jalapeno peppers

seeded and diced

1 tbsp

garlic

chopped

1.25 cup

long-grain rice

1 tbsp

smoked paprika

1 tsp

kosher salt

0.25 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

2.5 cup

chicken broth

14 unit

quartered artichoke hearts

drained and rinsed

1 unit

tomato

diced

0.25 cup

flat-leaf parsley

chopped fresh

1.5 unit

mussels

scrubbed and debearded

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2
~4 min

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3
~4 min

Add onion, red bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, and garlic to the saucepan.

Step 4
~4 min

Cook, stirring often, for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 5
~4 min

Stir in rice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

Step 6
~4 min

Add chicken broth and stir to combine.

Step 7
~4 min

Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.

Step 8
~4 min

Cover the baking dish with foil.

Step 9
~4 min

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed.

Step 10
~4 min

Remove the baking dish from the oven.

Step 11
~4 min

Stir in artichoke hearts, tomato, and parsley.

Step 12
~4 min

Scatter the mussels evenly over the top of the rice mixture.

Step 13
~4 min

Bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.

Step 14
~4 min

Discard any mussels that do not open.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Be sure to discard any mussels that do not open after cooking.

Adjust the amount of jalapeno peppers to control the spice level.

Garnish with extra parsley for added freshness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crusty bread
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Catalonia, Spain

Cultural Significance

Traditional seafood dish often served during celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas Eve
Easter

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Holiday Meal
Family Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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