Are you on the hunt for a flavorful and healthy dish to add to your meal plan? Look no further than this Vegetable Paella recipe! This dish is packed with a variety of colorful vegetables and a blend of spices that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of short-grain rice
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon of saffron threads
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
This dish looks as good as it tastes. The vibrant colors of the vegetables and the aromatic spices make for a visually stunning meal.
Instructions:
- In a large skillet or paella pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add the bell peppers and zucchini to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the rice, saffron threads, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and let the paella rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
This image showcases all the fresh and nutritious ingredients that go into this dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
This image highlights the perfect serving size of this dish. It's a great meal to share with family and friends.
