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Orange paella rice in a large black pan with red peppers, green peas, and lemon wedges.
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Vegan Paella (Without Seafood)

This vegan paella uses a veggie sofrito as the base, is packed with smokey flavors that remind of chorizo, and heart of palm for a seafood-like texture.
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Servings: 4
Author: Eloïse

Ingredients
 

  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 red pepper
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ cup (300 g) short-grain rice Bomba or Arborio rice
  • 3 cups (700 ml) 700 ml vegetable broth
  • 1 small pack (0,1) saffron ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ cup (75 g) 75 g frozen peas
  • 14 oz (400 g) hearts of palm
  • Salt to taste

Spices

For serving

  • Lemon wedges
  • 1 handful of fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Chopped onion, red pepper, and tomatoes in a ceramic bowl.
    Prep the veggies: Mince the onion and grate the garlic. Finely dice the red pepper and tomatoes.
  • Sautéed onion, red pepper, and tomato in a pan.
    Make the sofrito: Heat a large skillet with olive oil. Sauté the onion, garlic, and pepper over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add in the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat until they release their juices.
  • Hand stirring rice and spices in a pan with red vegetables.
    Spices and rice: Add the spices (expect the saffron) and rice to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Hand pouring vegetable broth into a pan with rice and peas.
    Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth, saffron, and frozen peas. Simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Sliced hearts of palm on a wooden cutting board.
    Hearts of palm: Drain and rinse the hearts of palm under cold water. Cut them into 0.5-inch (1 cm) slices. Add them to the paella.
  • Large black pan with orange rice, red peppers, green peas, and hearts of palm slices.
    Finish: Stir in the lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt (depending on how salty your vegetable broth is). Remove the skillet from the heat. Cover with a list and let it steam for 10 more minutes.
  • Serve with freshly chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

Notes

 The paella tastes best reheated on the stove. Alternatively, use the microwave.
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