Vegetable Paella
Try this one-pot vegetable paella! It's low in price, high in flavour and packed full of veggies. Ideal for meal prep and sharing with the family/friends.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: mains
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 4
Calories: 438kcal
Cost: £1.42
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced (£0.09)
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced (£0.69/3)=(£0.23)
- 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced (£0.48x2)=(£0.98)
- ½ tin chopped tomatoes (£0.32)
- 2 handfuls of frozen peas (£0.66/10)=(£0.07)
- 350 g paella rice (£1.40)
- 180 g trimmed green beans, sliced diagonally (£0.89)
- Fresh parsley, torn (£0.50)
- 2 lemons, ½ + wedges to garnish (£0.59)
- 60 g wild rocket (£0.60)
Cupboard Essentials
- 1 - 1.2 litre veggie stock
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Salt & Pepper
Add your finely chopped onion into a large/deep non-stick frying pan (or paella pan if you have one) along with a splash of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and fry until translucent on a medium heat, for approx 6 minutes.
Next, add the minced garlic, paprika and turmeric into the pan to fry for a further minute. Then add half the tin of chopped tomatoes & red peppers into the pan. Stir to combine and increase the heat to cook off the liquid.
Pop the stock, rice and green beans into the pan, simmering for around 20 minutes. For the remaining 5 minutes of cook time, add the peas and an extra splash of water if it needs it.
When the stock has absorbed and the paella is cooked and ready to eat, add the juice of half a lemon into the pan. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley. Serve with rocket side salad.
- Use short-grain rice such as Arborio or Valencia rice for a creamy texture and enhanced flavor absorption.
- A large pan with a wide surface area can be used if a traditional paella pan is not available, ensuring even cooking and a crispy bottom layer.
- Season generously with vegetable stock, salt, and pepper to create bold flavors. Serve with lemon wedges and chopped parsley for a perfect finishing touch.
Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g