Name: Vegan Paella
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain rice or a short-grain rice like Arborio is more traditional, but I like the fragrance of Basmati rice in this; 400 grams of vegan sausage (about four links-- I used Field Roast sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 2 cups frozen lima beans; 1 large onion, (finely diced); 4 cloves garlic, (minced); 1 medium tomato, (pureed); 1 bunch parsley, (chopped); 1 tsp dry rosemary; 1 large bell pepper, (any color, finely diced); 2 tbsp paella seasoning -- I got a sampler from this online site called Hatchery and absolutely loved it; Salt to taste; 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

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I have a thing for Paella, which you no doubt gathered from that exclamation point in the header. And can you blame me? There’s something so, grrr, red blooded about Spanish food. And when it’s a Vegan Paella, a one-pot package deal with so many goodies tucked in, one just can’t help but fall in love.

Okay, I’d better rein myself in, but then again this Vegetable Paella is definitely a dish to get all hot and bothered about. It’s delicious and there is so much goodness here from the rice and the lima beans and the red peppers and the vegan sausage that your tastebuds will want to wear high heels and do the flamenco.

Paella is a popular dish around my home because, like I’ve told you before, Desi will eat rice in just about any form. And when the house smells as great as it does when I’m making this, he is definitely interested. More than. Better still, this is not just a perfect dinner but it makes for perfect brown-bag eats for both of us the next day.

I used some beans in my Vegan Paella which are traditional, especially in Valencia, the Spanish city where Paella originated, and other traditionally used ingredients, like onions and red peppers and sausage (vegan, of course). But my recipe is also very simple and comes together rather quickly, because hey, I get it: we are not living in the 18th century where sultry senoritas could languidly saute and simmer and then serve it all up without a hair out of place.

I’m off to serve mine, and I can’t believe I waited this long before wiping it off the face of the earth. Enjoy, all!

5 from 2 votes

Vegan Paella

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

55 mins

This Vegan Paella with veggies is a meatless version of the popular Spanish Paella, with vegetables, beans, red peppers and vegan sausage.

Course: Main

Cuisine: Spanish

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 390 kcal

Author: Vaishali

Ingredients

1 cup long-grain rice or a short-grain rice like Arborio is more traditional, but I like the fragrance of Basmati rice in this
400 grams of vegan sausage (about four links-- I used Field Roast sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
2 cups frozen lima beans
1 large onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium tomato, pureed
1 bunch parsley, chopped
1 tsp dry rosemary
1 large bell pepper, any color, finely diced
2 tbsp paella seasoning -- I got a sampler from this online site called Hatchery and absolutely loved it
Salt to taste
1 tbsp plus 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Heat 1 tsp of oil in a paella pan or any large saucepan.
Add the vegan sausage and saute over high heat until the sausage caramelizes on the outside. This should take just four to five minutes.
Set the sausage aside.
Heat the remaining oil. Add the onions and garlic and parsley. Saute until the onions start to soften but haven't changed color.
Add the red peppers, rosemary and tomato puree. Add the paella spice mix and beans. Cook, stirring frequently, until the tomato reduces and the mixture is almost dry.
Add the rice and stir to mix, about a minute.
Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste. Let the rice cook over an open flame on high heat until most of the water has evaporated.
Add the vegan sausage back to the pan. Mix, tnen cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, turn heat to the lowest setting, and let the paella cook for 20 minutes, undisturbed.
Let stand another 10 minutes. Garnish, if desired, with more fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Paella

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390

% Daily Value*

Dietary Fiber 7.1g 28%

Protein 22g 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.