Name: Vegetarian Paella
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium white onion finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic minced; 1 1/2 cups short-grain white rice; 2 teaspoons Spanish sweet smoked paprika; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; large pinch saffron threads; 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes; 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth warm; 1 1/2 cups green beans fresh or frozen; 1 1/2 cups artichoke hearts canned or jarred, drained; 3/4 cup peas fresh or frozen; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; lemon wedges for serving

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium white onion finely chopped
6 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 cups short-grain white rice
2 teaspoons Spanish sweet smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
large pinch saffron threads
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
4 1/2 cups vegetable broth warm
1 1/2 cups green beans fresh or frozen
1 1/2 cups artichoke hearts canned or jarred, drained
3/4 cup peas fresh or frozen
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
lemon wedges for serving

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet or paella pan over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Add the rice and toast for 1–2 minutes, stirring often.
Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, oregano, and saffron, stirring to coat the rice thoroughly.
Add the diced tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
Pour in the warm vegetable broth, stirring only once to distribute evenly.
Add the green beans and artichokes, spreading them across the pan evenly.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then stop stirring and cook uncovered for 20 minutes, allowing most of the liquid to absorb.
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the peas over the top.
When the liquid has been absorbed, increase the heat slightly for 2–3 minutes to achieve a crispy bottom.
Remove the pan from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Feel free to substitute other seasonal vegetables as desired.
Ensure to use short-grain rice for the best texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 280
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.