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Turmeric Veggie Paella Recipe

27/04/2017 Magdalena

Another easy to make paella recipe, this one is a favourite one to cook when I’m having my vegetarian friends over or when I fancy having a ‘meat free’ day.

Turmeric is an excellent match for this veggie paella. Aside from turning the rice into yellow, it can also provide a spicy and warm flavour. This is the perfect meal for a warm summer day!

Turmeric Veggie Paella

Turmeric is an excellent match for this veggie paella. Aside from turning the rice into yellow, it can also provide a spicy and warm flavor. This is the perfect meal for a warm summer day!

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 onion
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 yellow pepper
  • 200 gms (cherry) tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas
  • 200 gms zucchini squash
  • 200 gms fresh green beans
  • 150 gms mushrooms
  • 200 gms brown rice
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 gm saffron ((optional))
  • salt and pepper to taste
  1. Start by chopping the onions, garlic, red and yellow pepper, zucchini squash, mushrooms and tomatoes. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan and sauté the garlic and onion for about two minutes until golden brown. Add the red and yellow pepper, tomatoes, zucchini and mushrooms and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Add the frozen veggies and green beens and cook for 5 more minutes. Now add the brown rice and cook until it turns translucent. Pour in the vegetable broth (make sure it is hot), then add all the spices.
  3. Cook the veggie paella on medium or high heat for 40 – 50 minutes while frequently stirring. Don’t worry if your paella looks like paella soup – it takes a while for the rice to absorb the vegetable broth. You might even need to add more broth when the rice gets too hard or dry.
  4. Cover the paella with a kitchen towel, pour the lemon juice over it and let stand for at least 10 minutes before serving.

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