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Vegan Paella

Vegan Paella

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Staples

    • 💧 2 cups boiling water
    • 🍚 1 cup white rice
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 onion, chopped
    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
    • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
    • 🍅 1 tomato, diced
    • 1 cup peas
    • 1 cup drained and quartered canned artichoke hearts

  • Broth & Spices

    • 🥣 2 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 🟡 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

STEPS

1

Mix boiling water and rice together in a bowl; let stand for 20 minutes. Drain.

2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.

3

Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and tomato; cook and stir until peppers are slightly tender, about 3 minutes.

4

Mix rice and vegetable broth into onion-pepper mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer.

5

Add paprika, salt, and turmeric; cover skillet and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

6

Stir peas and artichoke hearts into rice mixture and cook until heated through, about 1 minute more.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

308

Calories

  • 8
    Protein
  • 59
    Carbs
  • 5
    Fats

💡 If saffron is within budget, it can replace turmeric for a more traditional paella taste.Consider adding a vegan protein source like seitan or tempeh for extra protein.Use frozen peas if fresh ones are unavailable to simplify prep time.Serve with lemon wedges for added brightness and flavor.