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Vegetable Paella

A flavorful and colorful vegetable paella that's perfect for a hearty meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1.5 cups paella rice
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon saffron threads soaked in 2 tablespoon warm water
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving

Instructions 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add the sliced bell peppers and green beans, and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the peas, paella rice, smoked paprika, and saffron with its soaking water.
  6. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2000IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Paella, Vegetarian
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