Spanish Ham & Rice One-Pot

By cdrier

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped finely
• 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped finely
• 12 oz./350 g piece of drier’s ham, cubed
• 2 tsp. paprika
• 14 oz./400 g canned chopped tomatoes
• 1 c. long grain rice
• 2 c. hot chicken stock
• salt and pepper
• 3/4 c. frozen peas

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large heavy pan over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, or until soft. Stir in the ham, paprika, tomatoes, and rice. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes. Pour in the hot stock. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover tightly and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Add the peas. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Remove the pan from the heat and let the dish stand for 5 minutes before serving.