Loaded Veggie Paella

This Loaded Veggie Paella is a colorful and flavorful vegan dish that's easy to make and incredibly satisfying. Packed with vibrant vegetables and infused with aromatic spices, it's perfect for a hearty meal any day of the week.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable broth until simmering

Add saffron threads and let it steep for 5 minutes

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add onions and garlic, saut until fragrant

Add bell peppers and zucchini, cook until slightly softened

Stir in Arborio rice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper

Cook for 1-2 minutes

Pour in the saffron-infused vegetable broth

Bring to a simmer and cover

Cook for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed

Stir in cherry tomatoes and frozen peas

Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving