Vegetable Paella

category: Green Eating & Living,MyDocHub
by Lisa,

Green

Vary the vegetables to suit your taste; but the saffron is a must for its distinct flavor.

Diet Types: Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients:

1 large Spanish onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed

2 cups tightly packed fresh spinach

1/2 cup water

2 2/3 cups vegetable broth

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/4 cup white Basmati Rice

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon Saffron Threads

1 cup frozen lima beans

1/2 cup frozen peas

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 30 minutes – one hour

Instructions:

Sauté onion, pepper and garlic in olive oil until just wilted. Add artichoke hearts and sauté 2 minutes. Add spinach, water and broth and bring to a boil. Add rice, salt, paprika and saffron. Stir. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in lima beans and peas, cover and simmer another 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (Brief Analysis):

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Recipe: 4
Calories: 348
Calories from Fat: 12
Total Carbs: 73g
Dietary Fiber: 8g
Protein: 11g

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