Vegetarian Paella

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This easy to make Vegetarian Paella is a simplified version of an extravagant dish you love! This is a satisfying vegetarian one-dish meal that is perfect for a weeknight family meal. It doesn't get much more nourishing than this!

Every now and then, I love making a really extravagant recipe that takes all afternoon. This is usually when not much else is going on, and I feel like spending time in the kitchen making someone else's recipe for a change. Truth be told, that doesn't happen often.

A few weeks back, I had the urge to make Paella. It isn't something I make often and it could have been a candidate for one of my all afternoon cooking sessions. But sadly, this is most certainly not one of those times in my life when I don't have much going on. Luckily, just because Paella can be fussy and involved doesn't mean it has to be! This Vegetable Paella has all of the yumminess without requiring that you sacrifice your afternoon. In fact, this quick and easy paella comes together in about 45 minutes. And much of that is hands-off cooking time.

A key ingredient in this Vegetable Paella is Vigo Saffron. Saffron is a traditional flavoring in many European dishes. In addition to finding it in Spanish Paella, you will also see it in French Bouillabaisse, and Milanese Risotto. It is also used quite extensively in Middle Eastern cooking. It doesn't take much Vigo Saffron - just a pinch will color and flavor a pound of rice.

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Tools for Making the Vegetarian Paella Recipe

• Paella Pan or Oven-Safe Skillet with a Lid
• Knives
• Lemon Squeezer (optional)
• Garlic Mincer

Vegetarian Paella

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Veggie Paella

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

31 mins

Total Time

46 mins

 

This easy to make Veggie Paella is a simplified version of an extravagant dish you love! This is a satisfying vegetarian one-dish meal that is perfect for a weeknight.

Course: Vegetarian Main Course

Cuisine: Spanish

Keyword: Vegetarian Paella, Veggie Paella

Servings: 6

Calories: 325 kcal

Author: Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  avocado oil
• 1  large yellow onion diced
• 2  red peppers sliced
• 1  teaspoon  minced garlic
• 1  pinch  Vigo Saffron threads optional; Vigo Yellow Rice already has saffron, but you can add another pinch for a bolder flavor.
• 1 1/2  teaspoons  smoked paprika
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1  package Vigo Yellow Rice  8 oz
• 2 1/4 cups water or broth
• 1 1/2  cups  frozen peas thawed
• 14  ounces  Vigo Artichoke Hearts  chopped
• 1/3  cup  green olives chopped
• 2  tablespoons  lemon juice
• Lemon Wedges and parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. Heat avocado oil in a large shallow skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, red pepper, garlic, saffron, smoked paprika, and bay leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Cook, occasionally stirring, until the onion is tender, about 8 minutes.
3. Stir in rice mix and 2 1/4 cup of water or broth. Bring to a simmer. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 18 minutes.
4. Add the peas, artichoke hearts, and olives to the pan. Cook, without stirring, until the rice is al dente and forms a crust at the bottom of the pan, about 5 more minutes.
5. Stir in lemon juice and garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.

Recipe Notes

SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR THE VEGETARIAN PAELLA RECIPE

• Use leftovers to stuff peppers! Hollow out the peppers and stuff. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 425 degrees, until the peppers start to blister.

VARIATIONS FOR THIS VEGETARIAN PAELLA RECIPE

• Add 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed when you add the peas.
• Add 8 ounces sliced mushrooms with the onion.

Nutrition Facts

Veggie Paella

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g 17%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 469mg 20%

Potassium 326mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 48g 16%

Dietary Fiber 6g 24%

Sugars 6g

Protein 7g 14%

Vitamin A 60.3%

Vitamin C 111.2%

Calcium 5.8%

Iron 12.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.