Vegan Paella with Padron Peppers
A twist on the classic Spanish dish, made without any animal products. This vegan paella is packed with the smoky flavor of padron peppers and the crunch of roasted peppers.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup sliced Padron Peppers
- ●1 cup sliced Roasted Peppers
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ●1/2 teaspoon Vegan Saffron
- ●1 cup Vegan Paella Rice
- ●1 cup Chickpeas
- ●1 cup Tomato
- ●2 cups Vegan Broth
- ●2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the sliced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add the sliced padron peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly charred.
- 4
Add the smoked paprika and vegan saffron and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the vegan paella rice and stir to coat the rice in the spice mixture.
- 6
Add the chickpeas, tomato, and vegan broth to the pan and stir to combine.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- 8
Add the sliced roasted peppers to the pan and stir to combine.
- 9
Continue to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11
Serve the paella hot, garnished with additional padron peppers if desired.