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Teriyaki chicken bowls are made with tender morsels of chicken and healthy broccoli florets in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce. Serve over a bed of rice for a hard to resist main meal.
This vegan butternut squash risotto is aromatic, creamy, and rich without using any dairy products. The combination of arborio rice, sweet butternut squash, fresh green peas, and the crunch of roasted pine nuts makes it a truly satisfying dish. Risotto…
This vegan butternut squash risotto is aromatic, creamy, and rich without using any dairy products. The combination of arborio rice, sweet butternut squash, fresh green peas, and the crunch of roasted pine nuts makes it a truly satisfying dish. Risotto can be a tricky dish to prepare, but this recipe simplifies the process without compromising...
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This tomato bisque has a rich and deep flavor. With its creamy tomatoey base, this soup is sure to be satisfying and comforting. And what’s more it is so simple and easy to make.
This is the creamiest vegan rice pudding you will ever try. It uses aromatic jasmine rice that is cooked to perfection in a dairy-free mix. A swirl of homemade cinnamon berry sauce takes it to the next level! Rice pudding is one of those classic comfor…
This is the creamiest vegan rice pudding you will ever try. It uses aromatic jasmine rice that is cooked to perfection in a dairy-free mix. A swirl of homemade cinnamon berry sauce takes it to the next level! Rice pudding is one of those classic comforting desserts that everyone loves. This vegan version is a...
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This easy one-pan Vegan Paella recipe is irresistible, with its tender saffron-infused rice, colorful vegetables, and crunchy golden brown crust. It’s a date-night worthy meal without a whole lot of effort! Paella may look like a complicated dish that only experienced Spanish chefs can master but I promise you, it’s so easy! This vegan version…
This easy one-pan Vegan Paella recipe is irresistible, with its tender saffron-infused rice, colorful vegetables, and crunchy golden brown crust. It’s a date-night worthy meal without a whole lot of effort!
Paella may look like a complicated dish that only experienced Spanish chefs can master but I promise you, it’s so easy! This vegan version of the Spanish classic nestles colorful vegetables like green beans, artichokes and tomatoes, plus creamy butter beans in golden saffron-perfumed rice.
What’s better is that this easy vegan paella recipe comes together in one pan in about 30 minutes. I made it in a paella pan but any wide, shallow pan will do in a pinch. Plus, you can customize it to your liking using the vegetables, plant protein, and beans of your choice.
Enjoy this impressive Spanish-inspired dish for special occasions or a weeknight dinner. One try and I know you’ll be making it on repeat year-round.
Paella (pie-aye-yuh) is a Spanish dish that cooks saffron-infused rice with meat, seafood, and vegetables in a large paella pan. It’s a very fragrant dish with a lot of vibrant colors and a scorched bottom (called the socarrat) for a slight crunch. While the authentic version is not vegan, it can easily be made vegan by swapping the meat for more vegetables or plant-based proteins.
Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card below.
Sauté the garlic, green beans, butter beans, and artichokes in a warm, oiled paella pan over medium-high heat.
Stir in the tomatoes, smoked paprika, saffron threads, and salt, then pour in the vegetable stock.
Heat to a boil, then sprinkle the rice evenly into the pan. Once it starts boiling again, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and allow the rice to cook. Don’t stir the paella after this point!
Never, ever, ever stir paella, or else the signature crust will not form on the bottom. If for some reason your rice is not tender and still crunchy, add about 1/4 cup more broth and continue cooking. This could mean your heat was too high.
Simmer uncovered until the paella rice is tender and has absorbed all of the broth. If using a wide paella pan, it’s helpful to rotate the pan every 5-10 minutes for even cooking. As soon as you hear crackles or pops from the bottom of the pan, take it off the heat.
A perfect socarrat (scorched crust) is golden brown with a nutty aroma. If you smell burning at all, immediately take the paella pan off the heat.
Garnish the vegetable paella with lemon slices and chopped parsley, then serve and enjoy.
A wide paella pan will cook the rice perfectly and make it easier to form the socarrat but you don’t have to have one to make paella. Any 12 to 14-inch shallow nonstick skillet will work as well.
You can use 1 teaspoon of saffron powder or 1 teaspoon of turmeric instead.
The best rice for paella is bomba rice because it absorbs liquid so well. If you can’t find it, Calasparra rice and arborio rice (AKA risotto rice) are both okay substitutes.
You can add more vegetables, such as diced red bell peppers, sliced zucchini, green olives, a diced shallot, chickpeas, peas, sliced mushrooms, cannellini beans, chopped asparagus, or any other quick-cooking veggies and beans you like.
For a protein boost, top the paella with crispy air fryer tofu, vegan chorizo, or sliced seitan chicken. My Vegan Scallops on top would also be a tasty nod to this dish’s seafood roots.
Vegan paella is best eaten within a few hours of being cooked but if you end up with leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To reheat, warm the leftover paella in a warm, oiled skillet until it’s warmed through and the bottom is a little crispy again. You can also simply warm it in the microwave.
Look at that beautiful golden socarrat! It’s the very best part of the paella, if you ask me.
Try this coconut rice recipe for a flavorful side dish. Combining fragrant jasmine rice with creamy coconut milk, it’s perfectly fluffy and full of flavor. Perfect for serving with chicken curry and all your favorite Asian inspired favorites.
Porcupine meatballs are a fun twist on a traditional meatball recipe. These tasty meatballs are made with ground beef, rice, onion and seasonings then baked in a rich tomato sauce. So zesty and delicious, and ready in only an hour!
Easy dinner in under 30 minutes. This creamy chicken and rice with veggies takes only one pan and is a entree the whole family will enjoy. One thing I love about being home is getting back to the basics of cooking dinner. Just cooking dinner to cook di…
Easy dinner in under 30 minutes. This creamy chicken and rice with veggies takes only one pan and is a entree the whole family will enjoy. One thing I love about being home is getting back to the basics of cooking dinner. Just cooking dinner to cook dinner. No recipe testing or worrying about fancy…
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Learn how to make old-fashioned butter rice in under 30 minutes. This stick of butter rice recipe is the perfect base for any main dish. When it comes to comforting side dishes, butter rice never fails to impress. This old-fashioned butter rice recipe …
Learn how to make old-fashioned butter rice in under 30 minutes. This stick of butter rice recipe is the perfect base for any main dish. When it comes to comforting side dishes, butter rice never fails to impress. This old-fashioned butter rice recipe is simple, quick, and incredibly flavorful, making it the perfect base for…
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Creamy Rice Pudding is made with cooked rice and milk, then flavour infused with sugar, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. So rich, creamy and delicious, it is a dreamy dessert your family will love!