Chickpea and Vegetable Paella

Kcal: 420
P: 15
F: 12
C: 70
Fiber: 16

Chickpeas (canned, drained): 120g (1/2 cup), Brown rice (uncooked): 50g (1/4 cup), Bell pepper (red): 50g (1/2 cup, diced), Bell pepper (yellow): 50g (1/2 cup, diced), Artichoke hearts (canned, drained): 50g (1/4 cup, quartered), Peas (frozen): 30g (1/4 cup), Onion: 50g (1/2 cup, diced), Garlic: 6g (2 cloves, minced), Vegetable broth (low-sodium): 240ml (1 cup), Tomatoes (canned, diced): 50g (1/4 cup), Olive oil: 10ml (2 tsp), Paprika: 2g (1/2 tsp), Turmeric: 1g (1/4 tsp), Saffron threads: 0.1g (pinch), Lemon: 10g (1 wedge), Fresh parsley: 5g (1 tbsp, chopped), Salt: 1g (1/4 tsp), Black pepper: 1g (1/4 tsp)

Nutritional info:

Meal Type: dinner
Dietary Suitable for: Vegan (excludes all animal products)
Cooking Time Minutes: 260
Suitable for Menopausal Status: Peri-menopausal

Recipe Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine 240ml vegetable broth with 0.1g saffron threads. Let steep for 10 minutes. 2. Heat 10ml olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 3. Add 50g diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. 4. Add 6g minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 5. Add 50g diced red bell pepper and 50g diced yellow bell pepper. Cook for 3 minutes. 6. Add 50g diced tomatoes, 2g paprika, and 1g turmeric. Cook for 2 minutes. 7. Add 50g uncooked brown rice and stir to coat with the vegetable mixture. 8. Pour in the saffron-infused broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. 9. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes, until rice is almost tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. 10. Add 120g chickpeas, 50g artichoke hearts, and 30g peas. 11. Cover and cook for another 5-10 minutes, until rice is tender and vegetables are heated through. 12. Season with 1g salt and 1g black pepper. 13. Serve garnished with 5g chopped parsley and 10g lemon wedge.

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