Quick Vegetarian Paella Recipe

Name: Quick Vegetarian Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil; 2 cups chopped onion; 2 cups (1-inch) chopped green bell pepper; 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups uncooked quick-cooking brown rice; 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic); 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed, or ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cups chopped tomato; 1 cup frozen green peas; 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped; Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups (1-inch) chopped green bell pepper
1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups uncooked quick-cooking brown rice
2 cups fat-free, less-sodium vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)
1 cup water
1 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed, or ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups chopped tomato
1 cup frozen green peas
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)

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Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Stir in rice and next 4 ingredients (through thyme); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
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Stir in tomato, green peas, olives, 2 tablespoons parsley, black pepper, and artichoke hearts. Cook 3 minutes or until rice is tender and mixture is thoroughly heated. Garnish with additional chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
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823

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil, 2 cups chopped onion, 2 cups (1-inch) chopped green bell pepper, 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Quick Vegetarian 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.

Quick Vegetarian Paella

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