Vegan paella

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 60 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Vegetable Broth
  • Vegetable broth : 4 cups
  • Saffron threads (crushed) : 1/4 teaspoon
• Paella
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Onion (finely chopped) : 1 medium-sized
  • Red bell pepper (diced) : 1 medium-sized
  • Green bell pepper (diced) : 1 medium-sized
  • Garlic cloves (minced) : 3
  • Tomato (diced) : 1 medium-sized
  • Smoked paprika : 1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Arborio rice : 2 cups
  • Artichoke hearts (drained and quartered) : 1 can
  • Green peas (frozen) : 1/2 cup
  • Lemon (cut into wedges) : 1
  • Salt : to taste
  • Black pepper : to taste

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Steps

• Prepare the Vegetable Broth
• Heat the vegetable broth in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the crushed saffron threads and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Cook the Paella
• Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
• Add the diced bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Stir in the minced garlic and diced tomato, and cook for 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle the smoked paprika and turmeric over the vegetables and mix well.
• Add the Arborio rice to the pan and stir to coat it with the spices and vegetables.
• Pour in the prepared vegetable broth, ensuring the rice is evenly distributed.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
• Let the paella simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
• Gently stir in the artichoke hearts and green peas, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Serve
• Remove the paella from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
• Garnish with lemon wedges.
• Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips

• Use a wide and shallow pan or skillet to ensure even cooking of the rice.
• Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for extra flavor and texture.

Information

• Paella is a traditional Spanish rice dish that is typically made with meat or seafood. This vegan version replaces the animal products with flavorful vegetables and spices, resulting in a delicious and satisfying meal.
• Saffron threads add a beautiful golden color and a unique flavor to the paella. Crushing them before adding to the broth helps release their aroma and taste.