Jul 09 2026
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Paella Vegetarian Recipe

Inspired by Taste of Portugal
Time45m
Serves4

Saffron rice with vegetables

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Ingredients

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Grains

Vegetables

Spices

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prep the Ingredients

    Gather all ingredients and chop the vegetables: dice the onion, chop the bell peppers, slice the zucchini, and finely chop the garlic. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Sauté Onion and Garlic

    In a large paella pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 3

    Cook the Vegetables

    Add the chopped red and green bell peppers and zucchini to the pan. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  3. 4

    Add Rice and Spices

    Stir in the Bomba rice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the rice in the oil and spices.

  4. 5

    Add Broth and Saffron

    Pour in the vegetable broth and add the saffron threads. Stir to combine all the ingredients.

  5. 6

    Simmer the Paella

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.

  6. 7

    Add Peas and Tomato

    During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the peas and diced tomato to the pan, stirring gently to incorporate.

  7. 8

    Rest the Paella

    Once cooked, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, covered, to allow flavors to meld.

Serving

  1. 9

    Garnish and Serve

    Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

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