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A large white pan filled with colorful paella, featuring roasted vegetables, rice, and herbs, with a wooden spoon.

Vegetarian paella

Kitchen Stories
Anyone can cook
Difficulty
Medium
Total time
60 min
Cooking time
30 min
Allergens:
garlic clovesred onion

Dreaming of a vibrant, flavorful dish that transports you straight to the sunny coasts of Spain? Our Vegetarian Paella recipe is exactly what you need! This isn't just a meal; it's an experience, bursting with colorful vegetables, aromatic saffron-infused rice, and that irresistible crispy bottom layer known as socarrat. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or just looking to add more plant-based goodness to your diet, this paella is a fantastic way to enjoy a taste of Mediterranean sunshine. It’s a dish that’s perfect for sharing and surprisingly achievable in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

4 servings:

100 g olives

200 g cherry tomatoes

2 garlic cloves

1 red onion

2 red bell peppers

1 zucchini

1 eggplant

250 g bomba rice

0.5 tsp saffron threads

100 ml white wine

900 ml vegetable stock

100 g frozen peas

1 lemon

salt

pepper

olive oil (for frying)

parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1

Drain olives. Halve cherry tomatoes and mince garlic. Cut red onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and eggplant into walnut-sized pieces.

Hands chopping red bell peppers on a wooden cutting board, with fresh herbs in the background.

Step 2

Add some olive oil to a frying pan and sauté onion, bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant at 140°C for approx. 7 min. using the frying sensor. Add garlic and sauté for another 3 min. Add rice and saffron threads to pan, stir thoroughly to combine, and continue to sauté for approx. 4 min.

Cooking pan with healthy vegetable stir-fry, tomatoes, olives, and cooking utensils on stovetop.

Step 3

Deglaze with white wine. Add vegetable stock and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring everything to a boil at 200°C using the frying sensor, then reduce to 120°C and let simmer for 15 - 20 min. until liquid is reduced down.

Cooking pan with quinoa, vegetables, and olive oil on a kitchen counter with additional ingredients.

Step 4

Gently fold in tomatoes, olives and peas without stirring up the crust on the bottom of the pan. Continue to sauté for approx. 5 - 6 min. Zest a lemon. Garnish with lemon zest and some parsley. Enjoy!

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