vegan paella

This Vegan Paella will bring everyone to the table with its distinctive golden color, smoky flavor, caramelized crust, and mouth-watering aroma!&nbsp;

Spanish Vegan Paella

olive oil (, divided)

vegetable broth (, low sodium)

saffron threads

onion (, diced)

red bell pepper (,

garlic (, chopped, minced or crushed)

tomato

Bomba Rice ((sub arborio rice))

smoked paprika

sweet paprika

sea salt (, more to taste)

cracked pepper (,

thyme

peas (, thawed)

Lemon wedges

Fresh-cut parsley

Add vegetable broth in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Break up the saffron and add it to the broth. When it begins to simmer, give it 1 minute, and then lower the heat just to keep it warm.&nbsp;

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a 12-inch Paella Pan (or something&nbsp;similarly sized) over medium heat. Once heated, and the onions and peppers. Sauté until softened and lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.&nbsp;

Now add the tomatoes, smoked paprika, and sweet paprika. Sauté for 1-2 minutes. (if using dried thyme, add it with this step)

Add the rice and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Stir to coat well. Cook for 1&nbsp;minute to lightly toast the rice and incorporate flavors. Move around occasionally to prevent sticking.&nbsp;

Add the fresh thyme and slowly pour in broth. Add salt and pepper.&nbsp;Do not stir after this point or&nbsp;it will release starches and cause creamier rice.&nbsp;Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the broth to a heavy simmer for 1-2 minutes.&nbsp;

Now turn the heat down (between medium-low and medium heat) to a mild simmer. You want to see movement in the pan while the broth is cooking down (don't boil though). Simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is al dente. Rotate the pan on the burner 1-2 times during cooking for even heat distribution.&nbsp;

Once the broth is nearly&nbsp;cooked off, you will need to pay close attention to the socarrat forming on the bottom of the pan (the golden rice crust). You will start to hear a&nbsp;snap, crackle, and pop, along with smelling a nutty aroma. This should take 1-2 minutes to form.&nbsp;Stick a fork or spoon straight to the bottom to test if it's forming. (If it smells like it's burning, remove from heat immediately) (*see note).

Remove the pan from the heat. Add the peas to the top of the rice (don't mix in). Cover the pan with foil and let the paella rest for 5-8 minutes. Top with fresh-cut parsley, cracked pepper and side with lemon wedges to serve.&nbsp; Enjoy!&nbsp;

Paella is one of the most famous Spanish dishes. Vegan Spanish paella is delicious. It's also cheaper, lighter and healthier than the traditional one.

Vegan Spanish Paella

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

garlic

onion

red bell pepper

Italian green pepper

tomatoes

artichoke hearts (120 grams)

green beans (75 grams)

peas (65 grams)

Basmati rice (240 grams)

vegetable stock (1 liter)

turmeric powder

tsp sweet paprika

Salt and black pepper

Heat the oil in a paellera or a pan over medium heat and when it&#8217;s hot, add the garlic, onion, red and green pepper (chopped). Cook until golden brown.

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 5 or 10 minutes.

Add the frozen veggies and cook 5 minutes more.

Add the rice and cook until it begins to be translucent. Pour the vegetable broth (hot), add the turmeric powder, the sweet paprika, and salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir the paella until all the ingredients are mixed and cook over medium or medium high heat for 15 or 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked. Add more vegetable broth if the rice is hard and dry.

Let stand the paella (covered) for at least 5 or 10 minutes.

I’ve made this several times now and even meat eaters love it! Delicious!

I made this today.  I like the creamy texture and the healthy ingredients.

So creamy and lovely. I had no idea I loved turmeric! Thanks for a great recipe!

DELICIOUS!!!!

Instead of veg broth I made one using water, powder kombu dashi ,2 bayleaf, salt, pepper and olive oil
for veggies i used 1 chayote, 1 jalapeño, 4 tiny eggplants, 7 green pea pods, 2 tomatoes, 6 garlic cloves, 1 onino
i added canned mixed beans at the end
for spice , instead of saffron, i used 2 tsp tumeric, some cardamom (cracked open pods and crushed the seeds inside), black pepper and red pepper

i had to add a little more water and it took a little longer than recipe

but all 4 of us enjoyed it sooooo much

thank you!

Easy vegan paella that’s packed with seasonal vegetables and so flavorful! Comforting, naturally gluten-free, and perfect for weeknight meals or meal prep. Just 1 pan required!

Easy Vegan Paella (1 Pan!)

saffron

lemon juice

Tbsp olive oil ((if oil-free, sub vegetable broth))

½ cups diced yellow onion ((~1 medium onion

red bell pepper ((~1 medium pepper

garlic garlic

tsp smoked paprika

tsp sea salt

arborio rice

vegetable broth

cherry tomatoes, halved

peas

Easy Vegan Chorizo

In a small bowl, combine the saffron with the lemon juice to bloom the saffron. Set aside.

In a large skillet or paella pan — at least 12 inches in diameter — heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté until softened — about 5 minutes. Add paprika and salt and toss.

Add the rice and stir to coat and lightly toast the grains — about 2 minutes. Add the vegetable broth and the saffron and lemon juice. Stir well to evenly distribute ingredients.

Bring broth to a boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover, set a timer for 20 minutes, and simmer for 20 minutes undisturbed, or until the grains are tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.

While the rice cooks, cook vegan chorizo (if including).

CHORIZO: If serving with optional vegan chorizo, prepare it while the rice cooks. Heat a 10-inch nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add a thin layer of avocado oil and as much vegan chorizo as will comfortably fit in a single layer in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, undisturbed. It should sizzle and pop a bit — if it’s not, turn up the heat a little. Once nicely browned on the bottom, use a spatula to flip as evenly as possible to brown the other side for another 3 minutes. Break it up slightly and toss to evenly brown all sides — ~2 minutes. Repeat with any remaining chorizo and set cooked chorizo aside.

Test the rice after 20 minutes to ensure it’s cooked. If it needs more time, add 1/2 cup (120 ml) water and cover again for a few minutes. When the rice is tender, turn heat off. Add the artichoke hearts, 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of artichoke marinade, tomatoes, and peas and toss gently. Cover for 2 minutes to warm through. Taste test and adjust as needed, adding more salt to taste, artichoke marinade for acidity, or smoked paprika for depth/smokiness. Optionally, serve with vegan chorizo and lemon wedges.

Best when fresh. Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Not freezer friendly.

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Easy vegan paella that’s packed with seasonal vegetables and so flavorful! Comforting, naturally gluten-free, and perfect for weeknight meals or meal prep. Just 1 pan required!

Full Recipe: https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-vegan-paella-1-pan/

Paella is a rice-based dish originating in Valencia, Spain. The word paella means “frying pan,” and the dish is traditionally made in a shallow, wide pan with handles on the sides, sometimes also called a paellera. Our version is not traditional but is our plant-based take on this delicious Valencian dish. 
 
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Easy Vegan Paella (1 Pan!) | Minimalist Baker Recipes

Vegan Paella

Vegetable Stock

Saffron Threads

Tablespoons Olive Oil

Red Onion (Sliced)

Yellow Bell Pepper (Sliced)

Red Bell Pepper (Sliced)

Brown Mushrooms (Sliced)

Garlic (minced)

Bomba Rice

Roma Tomatoe (chopped)

Smoked Paprika

Salt

Green Peas

Artichoke Hearts (drained and chopped)

Parsley (chopped)

Combine the stock and saffron threads in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and maintain a simmer. Meanwhile, heat paella pan on the stove with oil.

Add Onion to Paella Pan and sautee for 2 minutes. Add sliced red and yellow pepper and continue to saute till softened, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and garlic and sautee for 5 minutes or until it has softened slightly. Season liberally with salt and pepper.

Increase heat to medium-high. Add Bomba rice, tomato and smoked paprika and cook, stirring, for 1 minute until well mixed through. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add one-third of the saffron infused stock and stir until just combined. Let simmer uncovered for 5 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed.

Add the next third of the stock and cook for 5 minutes uncovered or until almost absorbed. Add remaining third of stock and cook for 5-10 minutes uncovered.

Sprinkle surface of paella with peas and artichoke hearts. Cover entire pan in tin foil and leave to cook on a low heat for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, turn heat off but leave the paella pan covered with tin foil for another 10 minutes.

Remove tin foil after 10 minutes and garnish with parsley.

This vegetarian paella recipe is full of delicious, hearty flavor! A vegan spin on the classic Spanish recipe, it pleases everyone.

Easy Vegetarian Paella

olive oil

chickpeas,

red pepper flakes (optional)

kosher salt, divided

vegetable stock

short grain Bomba rice or arborio rice

peas,

artichoke hearts, quartered (marinated if desired)

Lemon lemon

parsley,

Prep the vegetables

Mince the onion. Mince the garlic. Finely chop the tomatoes, removing the cores but keeping the seeds with their juices. Slice the roasted red peppers into strips, and set aside.

Measure out the ingredients

Measure out all the remaining ingredients before you start. The cooking process goes fast!

Cook the paella

In your largest skillet or a 4-serving paella pan, heat olive oil on medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic until just translucent, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the chopped tomatoes, the smoked paprika and red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and cook until the tomatoes have broken down and most of the liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in the stock, chickpeas, saffron and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir, then immediately sprinkle the rice evenly across the broth and tap the pan with a spoon to evenly spread the rice. Bring to a medium simmer and cook without stirring until liquid is absorbed, about 18 to 22 minutes (adjust the cook time as necessary if using a skillet). If your pan is large enough to span multiple burners on your stovetop, adjust the heat on each burner so you achieve a steady medium simmer. Rotate the pan every few minutes for an even cook.

Add the artichokes and peas (10 minutes into cook time)

When the top of the rice is beginning to show through the liquid, about 10 minutes into the cook time, press the artichokes, peas, and red pepper strips lightly into the rice.

Assess whether the paella is done

In last few minutes, carefully watch the paella and rotate pan more frequently. As the paella finishes, you’ll see the steam start to slow down as the water cooks out. If desired, peek at the bottom of a pan by using a knife to scrape back the rice — you shouldn’t see any standing water. The sound will start to change from a simmer to a crackle. This indicates the crust is forming. Let the crackling continue for about 2 minutes before removing from the heat. If you smell any burning, remove immediately.

Serve

When the paella is done, squeeze the lemon wedges onto the top of the pan. Sprinkle with a pinch or two of kosher salt and add the parsley, if using. Serve with additional lemon wedges.

You can substitute other vegetables for the green beans. Just make sure they cook in approximately the same time. Cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts, while not traditional, would all work here. This is a mild flavored dish, seasoned the traditional way. If you like your paella spicy, feel free to use hot smoked paprika or add some cayenne pepper, and you can add more flavor by throwing in a little cumin.

Brown Rice Vegetable Paella

vegetable broth (divided)

short-grain brown rice

onion (about 2 cups chopped, chopped)

salt and black pepper

garlic (minced)

butter

green beans

artichoke heart quarters (rinsed)

Before you begin: Make sure you have butter beans, lima, or other dried beans already cooked. Defrost the green beans completely and let drain. Warm the broth; remove 1/2 cup to a small bowl or measuring cup and add the saffron to it. Parboil the rice up to an hour before cooking the paella.

To parboil rice, bring a large pot of water to boil, salted if you want. Add the rice and continue to boil, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Drain water completely (a colander helps) and allow rice to dry for up to an hour.

Heat a large, deep skillet or flat-bottomed wok. Add the chopped onion and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, until onion softens, 4-6 minutes. Add the garlic and tomatoes. Cook, stirring and breaking up large pieces of tomato with the back of the spoon, until mixture thickens and most of the liquid boils off. Stir in the drained rice, paprika, and saffron broth and cook for another couple of minutes.

Add 3 cups of the warm broth and the butter beans and bring to a boil. Taste the broth to see if it’s salty enough and add salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Stir in the Italian beans. Increase heat until boiling again, if necessary, and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.

Arrange the bell pepper and artichoke hearts over the top of the rice. If the rice seems to be drying around the edges but is still not cooked, drizzle in a little more broth (1/4 to 1/2 cup) around the edges. Cover pan and cook on low for 10 minutes.

Check to see if rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. If rice is done but there is still a lot of liquid, remove the cover and cook until liquid boils off. If rice is not done, add a little more broth or water, if necessary, cover, and cook on low until tender. When rice is cooked, if there is excess liquid in the pan, remove the cover and allow it to boil off (paella should be moist but not swimming in liquid).

Remove from heat, cover, and let stand until ready to serve.

This ridiculously easy vegan Instant Pot Paella recipe is definitely worth trying. Packed with colourful and seasonal vegetables, you can make this entire dish in less than 30 minutes.

Instant Pot Paella (Easy Vegan Recipe)

rice (Spanish)

garlic (chopped)

tomatoes (ripe chopped)

carrots (peeled and chopped)

red pepper (chopped)

mushrooms (chopped)

white beans (cooked)

green peas (frozen)

artichoke (from the jar)

water (or vegetable stock)

salt

parsley (garnish)

wedges lemon (serving)

Select Saute function and heat olive oil in the inner liner of the Instant Pot.

Add chopped onion and cook for a couple of minutes.

Then add chopped garlic, red pepper, tomato and carrots.

Saute this mixture for approximately 2 minutes.

Add mushrooms, green beans, peas, white beans and artichoke pieces.

Mix and then add saffron and paprika.

Now add rice (unwashed) and mix.

Pour water and add salt.

Stir and lock lid in place with vent sealed.

Set the pressure cooker on HIGH 3 minutes.

Once done, use quick release.

Take off the lid, once again select saute mode for 1 minute and allow the bottom layer of rice to go crispy. Do not stir during this step.

Sprinkle chopped parsley and serve it with lemon wedges.

Enjoy hot.

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This easy Vegetarian Instant Pot Paella recipe is chock full with colourful veggies like red pepper, artichokes, mushrooms, green pea, green beans and cannellini beans. Honouring the traditional paella recipe, this Vegetable Paella cooked in the Instant Pot pressure cooker becomes a delicious one pot meal perfect for busy weeknights. It’ll be on the table in under 30 minutes and is guaranteed to be a hit with vegans, vegetarians and those who eat meat.

Vegan paella is comforting, flavorful, and family-friendly. It’s made with cooked brown rice, spicy tofu, earthy mushrooms, veggies, a hint of fresh lemon juice, and the perfect amount of seasonings. It’s so delicious that you won’t miss the meat – I promise!

cooked brown rice (about 1/4 cup dry)

oz spicy marinated tofu (finely diced)

cremini mushrooms (diced)

carrots (diced)

corn kernels

tomatoes (drained)

garlic (minced (4 tsp.))

oz vegetable broth

tsp cumin

paprika

(more

⅛ tsp cayenne pepper

peas (thawed)

green onions (thinly sliced, for garnish)

Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add tofu when oil is heated through, season with salt. Sauté 10 minutes, or until tofu is browned, stirring occasionally.

Add mushrooms, and sauté 4 to 5 minutes, or until mushrooms release liquid and begin to brown.

Meanwhile, cook your brown rice. Add in saffron at the same time you add the rice to the boiling water. Stir and cook on low - let sit until all water is absorbed. Back to the tofu/mushroom mixture: Stir in carrots, corn, tomatoes, garlic, and all of your spices (including salt &amp; pepper), and sauté 2-5 minutes more.

Stir in rice, and about 4 oz veggie broth. Cover with lid, and simmer 10-15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.

Add peas on surface (do not stir yet), cover, and allow peas to steam 1 to 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and stir in lemon juice and green onions. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

I love this vegan version of paella! Paella is always a bit of work to make, but SO worth it.

I made this for dinner and it turned out great. Thank you so much for the recipe!

Hey, your Vegan Paella recipe is a total hit in my kitchen! The vibrant flavors and hearty mix of veggies make it a regular on my dinner rotation.

This paella really hits the spot! It's filling, hearty, and a family favorite!

I love paella, so I was interested to try these vegan version. It was amazing! 10/10.

What a comforting, flavorful and colorful dish to make using tofu. Pinned to make this soon.

This sounds wonderful I have never had tofu and now I want to try it!

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