Jun 13, 2008 04:45
Vegetarian Paella
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces soy sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
1 cup sliced yellow squash
1 cup baby squash or sliced zucchini
1 cup sliced carrots
1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup frozen green peas
14-ounce can diced tomatoes
6 to 8 saffron threads
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 bay leaves
2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Heat oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
Add soy sausage and garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add artichokes, squash, zucchini, carrots, asparagus, peas, tomatoes, saffron, paprika, and bay leaves, bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Add rice and broth and cook for 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, remove bay leaves and stir in parsley. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.