Vegetarian Paella

Name: Veggie Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 46 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon avocado oil; 1 large yellow onion diced; 2 red peppers sliced; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 pinch saffron threads; 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 bay leaves; Salt and Pepper (to taste); 8 ounces Vegetarian Yellow Rice (or white rice + 1 teaspoon turmeric); 2 1/4 cups water or vegetable broth; 1 1/2 cups frozen peas thawed; 14 ounces artichoke ( chopped); 1/3 cup green olives chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Lemon Wedges and parsley for garnish

Published: Oct 25, 2018 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Mar 3, 2022 · 538 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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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 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 - just a pinch will color and flavor a pound of rice.

Tools for Making the Vegetarian Paella Recipe

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