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Vegan Paella Recipe

How to make Vegan Paella ?

#	Ingredients
1.	1 1/2 cups of short-grain brown rice
2.	3 cups of vegetable broth
3.	1 pinch of saffron
4.	1 tablespoon of olive oil
5.	1 onion, chopped
6.	4 garlic cloves, minced
7.	1 red bell pepper, chopped
8.	1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
9.	1 zucchini, chopped
10.	1 cup of green beans, trimmed and chopped
11.	1 cup of artichoke hearts, chopped
12.	1 can of diced tomatoes
13.	1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
14.	1 teaspoon of dried oregano
15.	Salt and black pepper to taste
16.	1/2 cup of green peas
17.	1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley

#	Steps
1.	Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer and set it aside.
2.	In a small bowl, combine the vegetable broth and saffron and set it aside.
3.	In a large skillet or paella pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until they become translucent.
4.	Add the bell peppers, zucchini, green beans, and artichoke hearts and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
5.	Add the diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pan and stir to combine.
6.	Add the rice to the pan and stir until the rice is coated with the vegetable mixture.
7.	Pour in the saffron-infused broth and bring it to a boil.
8.	Lower the heat to low and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
9.	Stir in the green peas and cook for another 5-7 minutes until they are heated through.
10.	Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
11.	Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Tips:

If you don't have a paella pan, you can use a large skillet instead.
You can add any vegetables you like to this dish, such as mushrooms, carrots, or eggplant.
If you want to add some protein, you can add some cooked chickpeas or tofu to the dish.
To make the dish gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free vegetable broth.

Enjoy your delicious Vegan Paella!