Vegetable Paella is a delicious Spanish-inspired vegetarian dinner dish that is loaded with colorful vegetables, fragrant spices, and saffron-infused rice. Here's a simple recipe that you can try at home:
Ingredients:
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, sliced
1 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp saffron threads
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup Arborio rice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions:
In a large, deep skillet or paella pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the chopped red and yellow bell peppers, sliced zucchini, and frozen peas to the pan. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Add the smoked paprika, ground turmeric, and saffron threads to the pan and stir until well combined.
Add the vegetable broth to the pan and bring it to a boil.
Add the Arborio rice to the pan and stir until well combined.
Lower the heat to a simmer and cook the rice for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Season the paella with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the vegetable paella hot, garnished with lemon wedges.
This vegetable paella is a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian dinner dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, loaded with healthy vegetables, and bursting with Spanish-inspired flavors. Enjoy!