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Thrill of the grill

The barbecue is the perfect place to cook paella, as the heat starts high – perfect for chargrilling the vegetables – before naturally reducing in temperature while the rice is absorbing the saffron stock. I love tender Spanish butter beans, with a pinch of good-quality saffron for a honeyed taste.

SMOKY PAELLA WITH BUTTER BEANS AND OLIVES

pinch of saffron strands
800ml hot vegetable stock
6 mixed mini sweet (bell) peppers, halved and deseeded
1 courgette, sliced into rounds
2 tbsp olive oil
1 unwaxed lemon, halved
1 onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
300g bomba paella rice
400g canned or jarred butter (lima) beans,

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