Jul 14 2026
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Vegetarian Quinoa Paella Recipe

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Time40m
Serves4

kale / pepper / sofrito / mushroom / fried egg*

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Quinoa

    Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain well. In a medium pot, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet or paella pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add the diced bell pepper and mushrooms, and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add the Sofrito and Kale

    Stir in the sofrito and chopped kale, cooking for another 3-5 minutes until the kale wilts.

  4. 4

    Combine Everything

    Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and stir well to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Divide the quinoa paella among plates and top each serving with a fried egg. Serve hot.

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