Vegetarian Paella
"Don't be intimidated by the number of ingredients in the paella (pi-AY-ya). This is an easy dish to make, and the results are splendid. If saffron isn't available, substitute 1 teaspoon turmeric (but don't dissolve in water)...."
INGREDIENTS
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Don't be intimidated by the number of ingredients in the paella (pi-AY-ya). This is an easy dish to make, and the results are splendid. If saffron isn't available, substitute 1 teaspoon turmeric (but don't dissolve in water).
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1 ½ Tbs. olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 to 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
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1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch-long strips
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1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch-long strips
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14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
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15-oz. can vegetable broth
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2 cups uncooked quick-cooking brown rice
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1 tsp. saffron threads, dissolved in small amount of hot water
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½ tsp. dried thyme
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14-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
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1 ½ cups frozen peas, thawed
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¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
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1 tsp. salt
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