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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

1 servings

Serving size

5 Cups

Amount per serving
Calories215
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g4%

Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 41g15%

Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Protein 5g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.