Paella Vegetariana

Name: Paella Vegetariana
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch strips; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch strips; 2 cups diced tomatoes; One 15-ounce can vegetable broth; One 6-serving package quick-cooking brown rice; 1 teaspoon saffron threads, dissolved in a small amount of hot water (see Note); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; One 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

January 24, 2012

This is an easy dish to make, and the results are splendid. Using quick-cooking rice, you can have a magnificent one-dish meal in about thirty minutes, whether for a busy weeknight or a leisurely weekend meal.

Cooks' Note

Substitute 1 teaspoon turmeric if saffron is unavailable.

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