saffron vegetable paella
I love saffron. This vegetable paella is tasty and filling. You won't miss the meat. Its also healthy, low in fat. I found this recipe in a local newspaper article about using local garden vegetables in unusual dishes several years ago. If you prefer you can add some cooked chopped chicken to make this a meat main dish. Or add some tofu to up the protein count.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut in 2 inch pieces
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 - red bell pepper, cut in strips (or use yellow or green bell pepper)
- 2 small zucchini, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 4 cups cooked brown rice (ok to use white but resulting dish will not be as healthy)
- 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 2 cans (15-16 ounces each) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen baby green peas, thawed and drained
How To Make saffron vegetable paella
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Step 1Heat to boiling 1 inch of water in a large skillet. Add asparagus and broccoli and boil for 4 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain. Set aside briefly.
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Step 2Heat olive oil in same skillet. Cook asparagus, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, onion, salt, and saffron in oil, stirring, for about 5 minutes, or until onion is tender crisp. Stir in remaining ingredients and heat all. Pour onto serving plate and serve immediately. Vegetables should be hot, fresh, and crisp not limp and over-cooked.
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