Vegetarian Paella

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Vegetarian Paella

Description

A quick-to-make yet elegant dish fit for company from Prevention's The Healthy Cook Cookbook and submitted for Zaar World Tour II.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :5 Min

Cook Time : 24 Min

Total Time : 29 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 6
  • 1 olive oil


  • 1 onion


  • 1 garlic


  • 2 water


  • 3⁄4 salt


  • 1⁄4 saffron thread


  • 1 long-grain white rice


  • 1 carrot


  • 1 1⁄2 cups frozen peas, thawed


  • 1 garbanzo beans


  • 1⁄4 cup roasted red pepper, cut into thin strips


  • fresh ground black pepper

Directions

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic for one minute; add water, salt, and saffron and bring to boil; stir in rice and carrots; return to boil then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Add peas, garbanzo beans, and red peppers to pan and replace lid; simmer for another 2 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed; remove from heat and stir to fluff up rice and distribute the vegetables; season with fresh-ground black pepper and serve.