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Vegetarian Paella Recipe

This vegetarian paella recipe is a variation on a dish which is often considered the The term "paella" itself has a pretty loose definition, which constitutes many several different combinations of rice and other ingredients. The most well-known version of this dish is seafood paella...which in keeping with the theme of our site, is not what we're cooking today. :)

Traditionally, this recipe is made with white rice, as it does absorb flavor better than the brown variety. If you have not already 'made the switch' over to brown rice (and I think you should), you might need to go through an adjustment period where you get used to the slight difference in taste and texture. Either way, feel free to stick with white rice if you are not in the mood for experimentation.

Ingredients

1 small onion,
chopped
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 red bell-pepper, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
1 cup frozen corn, defrosted
1 tbsp vegetable broth powder
1-1/4 cups long-grain rice*
(see note above)
1 15-ounce can red kidney beans,drained
salt and pepper to taste


Preparation

1. Add 3 tablespoons of water to a large saucepan, and cook onions and garlic at medium heat for about 1 minute.

2. Add an additional 2 and 1/4 cups of water and add vegetable broth.
Turn up heat, to bring water to a boil. Add rice and chopped carrot, and stir well.

3. Once water has reached a boil, reduce heat to bring to a simmer. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked. (Here are some general guidelines on cooking rice)

4. Add corn, peas, pepper, and kidney beans on top of rice. Remove from heat and cover for a few minutes, until vegetables are heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serves about 4

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