Ingredients for Another Vegetable Paella
- 1 bunch asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 large bell pepper, any color, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads (optional)
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 quarts water (for blanching)
- whole wheat couscous, for serving (optional)
- spaghetti, for serving (optional)
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How to Make Another Vegetable Paella
- Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the asparagus and broccoli florets. Cook for 4 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large (10-inch) skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bell pepper, zucchini, and onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened.
- Add the cooked asparagus and broccoli to the skillet. Stir in the diced tomatoes (undrained), garlic powder, paprika, saffron threads (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through and the flavors have melded.
- Serve immediately over your choice of cooked brown rice, whole wheat couscous, or spaghetti. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
7g
Fat
1g
Carbs
9g
