Vegan Paella
A Spanish-style saffron rice dish with tomatoes, peppers, green beans, artichokes, and peas, finished with lemon and parsley.
Instructions
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Step 1
Combine the vegetable broth and saffron in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat until steaming, then keep warm without boiling.
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Step 2
Heat the olive oil in the paella pan over medium heat.
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Step 3
Add the onion, red bell pepper, and green beans. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and the vegetables begin to brown.
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Step 4
Add the garlic, tomato, smoked paprika, and rosemary. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the tomato thickens and most of its moisture evaporates.
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Step 5
Stir in the rice and cook over medium heat until every grain is coated with the tomato mixture.
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Step 6
Pour in the warm saffron broth and add the artichokes, salt, and black pepper. Spread everything into an even layer and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Step 7
Reduce to medium heat and simmer uncovered without stirring until the rice has absorbed most of the broth.
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Step 8
Scatter the peas evenly over the rice. Reduce to low heat and cook without stirring until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
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Step 9
Increase to high heat and cook until a faint crackling sound develops at the bottom, then remove the pan from the heat.
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Step 10
Rest the paella uncovered, then finish with parsley and serve with the lemon wedges.