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Vegetable Paella Recipe

A delicious and colorful vegan paella packed with vegetables.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 1 cup tomato, chopped
  • 1.5 cups paella rice
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 lemon lemon, cut into wedges for serving

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
  3. Stir in red bell pepper, green beans, and tomato. Cook for a few minutes.
  4. Add paella rice and stir to coat the grains with oil.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth, smoked paprika, and saffron threads. Stir well.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  7. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add peas on top. Do not stir.
  8. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Paella, Vegan
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