Description
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying Vegetarian Paella that’s also vegan and ready in just 30 minutes! This Spanish-inspired dish is packed with colorful vegetables and aromatic spices, making it a perfect option for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Vegetarian Paella:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup green beans (trimmed and halved)
- 1 cup artichoke hearts (canned or marinated, quartered)
- 1 cup arborio or short-grain rice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric or saffron threads
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups vegetable broth (warm)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add onion, cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic, bell peppers, green beans. Add cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts.
- Add rice, paprika, turmeric/saffron, salt, pepper. Toast rice, pour in broth.
- Simmer for 15-18 minutes without stirring. Add peas in last 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, let rest. Garnish with parsley, lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use saffron for authentic flavor, turmeric is a budget-friendly option.
- Avoid stirring rice to achieve a crusty bottom layer (socarrat).
- Great for meal prep or serving a crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
