Paella Primavera Recipe

Name: Paella Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tsp. olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup); 6 green onions, thinly sliced (1 cup); 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.); 1 tsp. crumbled saffron threads; 1 cup short-grain white rice, such as Valencia; 3 cups broccoli florets; 1 cup fresh or frozen baby peas; 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes; 12 pitted green olives, halved; 12 pitted black olives, halved, optional; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
6 green onions, thinly sliced (1 cup)
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
1 tsp. crumbled saffron threads
1 cup short-grain white rice, such as Valencia
3 cups broccoli florets
1 cup fresh or frozen baby peas
1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes
12 pitted green olives, halved
12 pitted black olives, halved, optional
1 lemon, cut into wedges
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2
Add bell pepper and green onions; cook 5 minutes.
3
Stir in broth, garlic, and saffron; bring to a boil.
4
Sprinkle rice over ingredients, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
5
Sprinkle broccoli, peas, tomatoes, and olives over rice.
6
Cover, and cook paella 8 minutes, or until rice is tender.
7
Remove from heat, and let rest, covered, 5 minutes.
8
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
9
To serve, spoon paella into 6 bowls, and garnish each with lemon wedges and parsley.

409

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 tsp. olive oil, 1 red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup), 6 green onions, thinly sliced (1 cup), 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, and more.

Yes, Paella Primavera falls under the General 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!

Paella Primavera

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