Easy Vegetable Paella
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup frozen lima beans
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
Add rice and saffron and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Add tomatoes and stir with a large spoon to break them up.
Add bell peppers and lima beans and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add broth and bring to a boil, then boil for 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Check if more liquid is needed to prevent sticking. If so, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water, then cover and cook for 5 minutes more.
Sprinkle peas over the top and continue to cook until warmed through and liquid is absorbed, about 3 more minutes.
Rice should be slightly al dente; do not overcook. (If not tender enough, add a bit more water and continue cooking.) Serve garnished with lemon wedges.
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- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup frozen lima beans
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Lemon wedges, for garnish