Vegetable Paella
Spanish Medium

Vegetable Paella

A vibrant Spanish-style rice dish with roasted artichokes, peppers, and smoky saffron.

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⏱️ 1 hour 30 minutes prep · 40 minutes cook
🍽️ 6 Serves
410 Calories
10g Protein
62g Carbs
15g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

This version builds deep flavor by roasting artichokes and peppers separately while building a smoky, aromatic rice base with caramelized fennel. Finishing the dish in the oven ensures perfectly even rice, while a quick final sear on the stovetop can create the traditional crusty bottom.


Instructions

1

Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 450 degrees. Toss the artichokes, bell peppers, and whole garlic cloves with oil, salt, and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until the vegetables are tender and browned in spots, about 15 minutes.

2

Transfer the roasted whole garlic cloves to a small bowl and mash into a paste. Whisk in the olives, parsley, lemon juice, and two tablespoons of oil, then set aside.

3

Heat the remaining four tablespoons of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and fennel and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and beginning to brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.

4

Stir in the minced garlic and smoked paprika and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook until the mixture darkens and the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes.

5

Stir in the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until the edges of the grains are translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, wine, and saffron; increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.

6

Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven. Bake until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.

7

Remove the pot from the oven and stir in the peas and the roasted artichoke and pepper mixture. To develop a traditional soccarat (a crusty bottom layer), return the pot to the stovetop over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, rotating the pot every minute, until you hear the rice crackling and smelling slightly nutty.

8

Drizzle the reserved lemon-olive dressing over the top and serve hot.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

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Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Refrigerate up to 3 days.

What substitutions can I make?
  • dry white wine: Pernod
Rohit Bothra
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Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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