Through a little bit of research, I found that there is no right or wrong way to make this traditional Spanish rice dish.
You can try switching up the vegetables or adding fried tofu, soy chicken, or vegan chorizo. You can even swap out one of the key ingredients, saffron—the expensive and hard-to-find spice—with the more common turmeric. The possibilities are endless—well, almost—so enjoy.
Vegetarian Paella
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup grated carrot
1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped garlic
1 cup basmati rice
1/4 tsp. saffron (may substitute 1 1/2 tsp. turmeric)
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
2 Tbsp. Earth Balance margarine
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
•Heat the oil in a large, high-sided pan.
•Add the onions and sauté for 5 minutes over medium-high heat.
•Add the carrots and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
•Place the rice in the pan and stir well to coat with the oil and mix the ingredients.
•Add the saffron or turmeric, chopped peppers, peas, and broth and bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice has softened.
•Stir in the Earth Balance and parsley and season with salt and pepper.
Makes 4 to 6 servings
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Comments ( 3 )
I'm hoping to give this recipe a try this evening.. It looks and sounds marvelous!
Posted by Meikmeika | February 13, 2008 12:08 PM
Posted on February 13, 2008 12:08
I made this last night as a side to the 'Chicken' and Mushroom Quesadillas, and it was delish! I used the turmeric and it turned out so well that I'm glad I didn't spend the extra money on the saffron. I'd highly recommend this dish, as even my non-vegan friend loved it!
Posted by Alicia | February 22, 2008 12:19 PM
Posted on February 22, 2008 12:19
Despite my instincts to use less oil I followed this recipe and discovered indeed it was too oily. The olive oil should be drastically decreased in this recipe.
Posted by Adriana | September 15, 2008 12:54 PM
Posted on September 15, 2008 12:54