Vegetable Paella
Main
1 hour 45 minutrs
4 servings
Overview
Saffron is a treat: expensive and can be difficult to find, but worth it for this dish. Add cooked chicken or shrimp to this dish if you feel you are missing it.
Ingredients
1 cup(s) brown basmati rice
2 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil
1 medium red onion chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon(s) saffron threads
1 can chickpeas/garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup(s) low sodium vegetable stock or water
1 cup(s) frozen or fresh peas
1 head of broccoli, chopped
1/3 cup(s) fresh cilantro, chopped
Steps
1. Cook brown Basmati Rice (in a rice cooker or on the stove) until about 85% cooked (about 1 hour). To cook rice on the stove, use a medium pot and boil 2 cups of water. Add the rice and cover, lower heat. Cook until about 85% cooked.
2. In a heavy skillet or pot over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, about 8 minutes.
3. Add cooked rice, saffron threads, chickpeas, vegetable stock and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
4. Add peas and broccoli. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed.
5. Add cilantro and serve. Enjoy!