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Vegan Paella

Vegan Paella features saffron-like warmth from turmeric and smoky paprika soaked into tender rice, paired with sweet bell peppers, peas, and briny artichoke hearts. It’s colorful, satisfying, and entirely plant-based—great for a relaxed weeknight dinner or sharing with friends when you want bold Spanish-inspired flavors without seafood.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Vegan Paella
  1. 1

    Combine the boiling water and the rice in a bowl; let it sit for 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain.

  3. 3

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and the garlic until the onion turns transparent, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and tomato; cook and stir until the peppers are slightly tender, about 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir the rice and the vegetable broth into the onion-pepper mixture; bring to a boil.

  6. 6

    Lower the heat to low and simmer.

  7. 7

    Add the paprika, salt, and turmeric; cover the skillet and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

  8. 8

    Stir the peas and the artichoke hearts into the rice mixture and cook until heated through, about 1 minute more.

About This Recipe

Vegan Paella is a Spanish dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke Hearts, Bottled Water, Diced Tomatoes, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 576.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Vegan Paella?
It is a Spanish paella recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Vegan Paella made of?
The main ingredients are Artichoke Hearts, Bottled Water, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 14 is above.
How long does it take to make Vegan Paella?
About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 576.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Vegan Paella easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 8 steps.

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