Deliciously Healthy Paella Recipe

Name: Deliciously Healthy Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 5 minced garlic cloves; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups rice (uncooked); 4 medium tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips; 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips; 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips; 1 cup green peas; 2 cups artichoke hearts, tough outer leaves removed and quartered; 1 lemon; lemon wedge, to garnish

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
5 minced garlic cloves
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups rice (uncooked)
4 medium tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 cup green peas
2 cups artichoke hearts, tough outer leaves removed and quartered
1 lemon
lemon wedge, to garnish

1
Heat the olive oil in a paella pan and saute the onion and garlic until the onion is tender and translucent. At the same time, heat the broth in a separate saucepan until simmering.
2
Pour the rice into the paella pan and saute for about 3 minutes.
3
Add the bell peppers and tomatoes and cook for a further 3 minutes.
4
Add the simmering vegetable broth and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes or until almost tender and almost all the liquid has been absorbed.
5
Stir in the peas.
6
Sprinkle the artichoke hearts with a few drops of lemon juice and arrange over the rice in an attractive pattern. Continue cooking until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
7
Serve the paella straight from the pan, garnished with lemon wedges.

760

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 4 cups vegetable broth, and more.

Yes, Deliciously Healthy Paella falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Deliciously Healthy Paella

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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