Vegan Paella

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This is a twist on a Spanish-favorite. Use seitan, tofu, or tempeh to add a protein element. I substituted turmeric for the traditional saffron to cut costs.

Submitted by chefcs
Updated on January 7, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups boiling water

  • 1 cup white rice

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 tomato, diced

  • 2 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 cup peas

  • 1 cup drained and quartered canned artichoke hearts

Directions

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

  3. Mix rice and vegetable broth into onion-pepper mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Add paprika, salt, and turmeric; cover skillet and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir peas and artichoke hearts into rice mixture and cook until heated through, about 1 minute more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

308 Calories
5g Fat
59g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 308
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 1103mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 21%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 79mg 87%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 423mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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