Paella De Vegetal Recipe
Saffron rice cooked with vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Grains
Vegetables
Seasonings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Saffron
In a small bowl, soak the saffron threads in a bit of warm vegetable broth for about 10 minutes to release the flavor and color.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the red and green bell peppers, zucchini, and onion into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Add Bell Peppers and Zucchini
Add the diced red and green bell peppers and zucchini to the pan. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- 5
Add Rice and Seasonings
Stir in the Bomba rice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the rice with the oil and vegetables.
- 6
Combine Broth and Saffron
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the saffron mixture. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- 7
Simmer the Paella
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Allow it to simmer uncovered for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice absorbs most of the liquid.
- 8
Add Artichokes and Peas
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the artichoke hearts and green peas, stirring gently to combine.
- 9
Rest and Serve
Once the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed, remove the pan from heat. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Paella de Vegetal!