Vegetarian Paella Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups long grain brown rice; 3 green bell peppers; 2 onions; 5 garlic cloves; 5 bay leaves; 2 red bell peppers; 2 cups artichoke hearts; 1.5 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; ½ teaspoon saffron thread; 4 cups water; 1 (16 ounce) package extra firm tofu; 2 lemons; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 cup frozen peas

Servings: persons

2 cups long grain brown rice
3 green bell peppers
2 onions
5 garlic cloves
5 bay leaves
2 red bell peppers
2 cups artichoke hearts
1.5 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
½ teaspoon saffron thread
4 cups water
1 (16 ounce) package extra firm tofu
2 lemons
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen peas

1
Chop onions and 2 of the 3 green peppers.
2
Saute until becoming soft, about 10 minutes.
3
Add garlic (chopped finely) and saute another minute.
4
Add tomatoes and bay leaves and cook the mixture (sofrito) until it holds its shape, about 20-30 minutes.
5
Slice remaining bell peppers and cube tofu to bite-size pieces.
6
Boil water and add crushed saffron threads.
7
Saute rice with sofrito for 3-5 minutes.
8
Stir in boiling water, stirring constantly to mix well.
9
Pour mixture into paella pan or large casserole.
10
Layer sliced peppers, artichoke hearts and tofu on top.
11
Bake at 400 degrees for about 40 minutes.
12
Add corn and peas after rice is mostly cooked, and broth is mostly absorbed.
13
Cook for 5-10 minutes more.
14
Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over top.

699

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups long grain brown rice, 3 green bell peppers, 2 onions, 5 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Paella 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!

Vegetarian Paella

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Variations & substitutions

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