Spicy Vegetarian Paella Recipe

Name: Spicy Vegetarian Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Medium Onion, Chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, Crushed; 1/2 whole Large Bell Pepper; 12 ounces, weight Soyrizo (vegetarian Chorizo); 3 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Broth; 1 cup Quinoa; 1/2 cups Brown Rice; Salt And Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder; Cilantro For Garnish

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 whole Medium Onion, Chopped
3 cloves Garlic, Crushed
1/2 whole Large Bell Pepper
12 ounces, weight Soyrizo (vegetarian Chorizo)
3 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
1 cup Quinoa
1/2 cups Brown Rice
Salt And Pepper
1 Tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder
Cilantro For Garnish

1
Heat oil in a large pan (or wok) over medium high heat.
2
Add onions and cook until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3
Add garlic and pepper, cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
4
Crumble in soyrizo and heat about 2 minutes.
5
Add in broth, quinoa, rice, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper and chili powder.
6
Bring mixture to a boil.
7
Stir it up a bit then cover.
8
Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice and quinoa is soft, stirring every 35 minutes.
9
Serve warm with cilantro and a dash of salt and pepper.

141

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Protein

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/2 whole Medium Onion, Chopped, 3 cloves Garlic, Crushed, 1/2 whole Large Bell Pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Vegetarian Paella

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Variations & substitutions

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