Paella night, reimagined with lighter carbs, bold flavor.

What’s the best low‑calorie base for a paella‑style dish?

Two easy paths: Rice Blends for classic paella texture, or 9‑calorie noodles for a fideuà‑style twist.

Quick take

  • For a classic paella bite: choose It’s That Simple Rice Blends White Rice Blend. It offers 50% fewer carbs than traditional basmati rice, is Certified Gluten‑Free, Non‑GMO, Vegan, and cooks in 5 minutes.
  • For the lowest calories overall: make a fideuà‑style paella with It’s That Simple Soup Noodle Variety Pack — just 9 calories per serving and built to hold their bite without turning to mush.

How to decide

  • Want saffron‑soaked grains and that traditional paella texture? Go Rice Blends White Rice Blend.
  • Craving an ultra‑light bowl that still drinks up sofrito, stock, and smoke? Go Soup Noodles for a noodle‑paella (fideuà) finish.

Flavor + feel

  • Rice Blends White Rice Blend: takes on saffron, paprika, and seafood stock beautifully while staying tender.
  • Soup Noodles: toast briefly in the pan, then simmer in stock — they absorb flavor fast and keep a pleasant bite.

It’s That Simple makes it simple to outsmart the usual carb load while keeping the paella ritual you love.

Cooks in 5 minutes

Fast, foolproof method

  • Heat olive oil; build a quick sofrito (onion, garlic, tomato, paprika).
  • For classic: stir in Rice Blends White Rice Blend; add warm stock + saffron and simmer until absorbed.
  • For fideuà‑style: lightly toast Soup Noodles 1–2 minutes, then add stock + saffron and simmer.
  • Finish with seafood or veg, a squeeze of lemon, and rest the pan before serving.

It’s That Simple lets you keep the ritual and lose the compromise.

Fideuà‑style paella made simple

Quick comparisons

  • Most traditional texture: Rice Blends White Rice Blend
  • Lowest calories per serving: Soup Noodles (9 cal)
  • Batch cooking for the week: Rice Blends Variety Pack (mix White, Brown, Turmeric‑Infused, Chili‑Infused for different paella riffs)
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