Quick Vegetarian Paella

Name: Quick Vegetarian Paella
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Spanish, European
Ingredients: 397 grams artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 237 milliliters sliced cremini mushrooms; 1 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 Tbsps extravirgin olive oil; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 473 milliliters (1-inch) chopped green bell pepper; 1 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed, or ground turmeric; 473 milliliters chopped onion; 237 milliliters frozen green peas; 118 milliliters pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped; 710 milliliters uncooked quick-cooking brown rice; 473 milliliters chopped tomato; 473 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic); 237 milliliters water

The recipe Quick Vegetarian Paella could satisfy your European craving in about 45 minutes. This recipe makes 5 servings with 436 calories, 9g of protein, and 16g of fat each. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of thyme, quick-cooking brown rice, less-sodium vegetable broth, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat.

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Olive Oil

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Pot

Add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic; saut 5 minutes. Stir in rice and next 4 ingredients (through thyme); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.

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Bell Pepper

Mushrooms

Garlic

Onion

Thyme

Rice

Stir in tomato, green peas, olives, 2 tablespoons parsley, black pepper, and artichoke hearts. Cook 3 minutes or until rice is tender and mixture is thoroughly heated.

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Artichoke Hearts