You can make a delicious vegan paella in your own kitchen with simple ingredients such as rice, beans, vegetables, and spices.
Originally saffron infused water is added to give it a nice color, and to add the exotic flavor but if you don't have it you can add some safflower and fresh tomatoes. ( Safflower is often available at a Turkish supermarket)
I use a normal small frying pan for this dish. (28cm)
Ingredients for 3 servings
1cup of red bell pepper and carrots
1/2 cup of flat green beans
100g cherry tomatoes
1tsp garlic
1tsp salt
1tsp pickled capper
1tsp safflower
1tsp smoked paprika
1tbsp brewer's yeast
1tbsp EV olive oil
250g short grain rice
650ml water
1tbsp EV olive oil (optional )
Juice from 1/2 lime
Lime slices from 1/2 lime
1/2 cup chopped parsley
Black pepper to taste
STEP 1
Rinse and soak rice in water for 15mins.
Drain water before adding in a frying pan.
STEP2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan and sauté the vegetables.
STEP 3
Add salt, smoked paprika powder ,pickled capper ,safflower and freshly chopped cherry tomatoes.
STEP4
Add the rice and stir-fry for a few seconds before the vegetables become too soft.
Pour water, give the whole thing a stir (do not stir too much).
STEP5
Bring it to a boil over high heat then cook it over medium heat in total of 15mins.
(When the water amount is reduced cover it with a lid. )
STEP6
After the step 5, remove the cover and sprinkle some brewer's yeast.
It is added because it makes this dish very flavorful and nutritious,
but it is not an essential ingredient.
STEP7
How to make scorched rice（Optional)
When the water has reduced to the point where these bubbles are no longer visible
and you start to hear crackling noises, drizzle the edges of the frying pan with oil.
And cook it over high heat for 1-2minutes.
Add lime juice to taste.
Remove the pan from the heat, cover the rice and steam for 15 mins.
Finally, garnish with lime, herbs and a sprinkle of black pepper.
