Ingredients
– 2 cups Bomba or Arborio rice
– 1 teaspoon saffron threads
– 4 cups vegetable broth
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 1 green bell pepper, diced
– 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
– 1 cup artichoke hearts, quartered
– 1 medium zucchini, sliced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– Salt, to taste
– Olive oil, for sautéing
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
– Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Creating this incredible Vegetarian Paella is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Prep the Broth: In a saucepan, warm the vegetable broth and add saffron threads to infuse flavor. Keep it warm on low heat.
2. Sauté the Vegetables: In a large paella pan or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.
3. Add Bell Peppers: Stir in the diced red and green bell peppers, cooking for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Incorporate Zucchini and Artichokes: Add the sliced zucchini and quartered artichoke hearts. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
5. Spice It Up: Sprinkle in smoked paprika, ground cumin, and salt, stirring well to combine the flavors.
6. Add Rice: Pour in the Bomba or Arborio rice, stirring to coat all the grains with the oil and spices.
7. Pour in Broth: Carefully add the saffron-infused vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
8. Simmer: Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes. Do not stir during this time to allow the rice to form a crust at the bottom.
9. Add Peas and Tomatoes: After 20 minutes, add the green peas and halved cherry tomatoes on top of the rice. Cover with a lid or foil and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
10. Rest: Remove from heat and let the paella rest for 5 minutes before serving.
11. Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
These steps will guide you in creating a stunning Vegetarian Paella that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 10g