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Yaya’s Vegetable Paella

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 mins

Low calorie and filled with antioxidant-rich vegetables, you'll love Yaya's Vegetable Paella! Total cook time is only 25 minutes so you can prep this meal in advance and have it ready for busy weeknight. We recommend serving it with brown rice, or for the carb conscious try cauliflower rice. Get a Greek-flair on a Spanish classic with this paella.

veg paella

 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 medium green bell pepper, cut in 4 pieces
 1/2 cup fresh green beans, cut in ½-inch pieces (or use frozen)
 1 medium tomato, peeled and diced
 1 cup short-grain rice
 6 garlic cloves, crushed
 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
 1/4 teaspoon ground annatto
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 2 cups water
 1/2 cup canned lima beans, rinsed and drained
 1/2 cup drained and chopped canned artichoke hearts
1

Heat oil in medium frying pan over medium heat. Sauté pepper and green beans for 2 minutes.

2

Add remaining ingredients except lima beans and artichoke hearts and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.

3

Add lima beans and artichokes, stir, cover, and cook 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 5 Cups

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 41g14%

Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Protein 5g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.