वेज पाella (Veggie Paella) - रेसिपी

Here's a recipe for a delicious Veggie Paella:

Yields: 4 servings

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1 1/2 cups short-grain paella rice (or Arborio rice)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• Lemon wedges, for serving¹
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions:

1. Sauté the Vegetables:
   • Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or wide skillet over medium heat.
   • Add the onion and bell peppers and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
2. Add Seasonings and Rice:
   • Stir in the smoked paprika and saffron threads. Cook for 30 seconds, allowing the spices to release their aroma.
   • Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil and spices.
3. Add Broth and Simmer:
   • Pour in the vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
   • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is almost cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Do not stir the paella after adding the broth.
4. Add Remaining Vegetables:
   • Add the frozen peas, green beans, artichoke hearts, and cherry tomatoes.
   • Cover, and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the rice is fully cooked.
5. Rest and Serve:
   • Remove from the heat and let the paella rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
   • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Tips and Variations:

• Feel free to add other vegetables, such as asparagus, mushrooms, or zucchini.
• For a smoky flavor, you can use smoked paprika.
• If you don't have saffron, you can omit it, but it adds a distinctive flavor and color to paella.
• make sure that the heat remains relatively low while simmering the paella. high heat will likely burn the bottom of the rice.
• when letting the paella rest, the rice will absorb the remaining liquid in the pan.²

Enjoy your flavorful Veggie Paella!