Vegetable Paella
Serves 4
Ingredients
One 6 oz. package Farmhouse Spanish Style Rice
1 cup chopped onion, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
One 16 oz. can peeled whole tomatoes, drained and broken-up
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 teaspoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon basil
1 whole bay leaf
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1-1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper
1-1/2 cups chopped zucchini
One 14 oz. can black beans, drained
Two 6 oz. jars artichoke hearts
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Directions
- In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft.
- Add tomatoes, water, wine, oregano, basil, bay leaf, cayenne pepper and turmeric; bring to a boil.
- Add rice and contents of seasoning packet.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add bell pepper and zucchini to skillet; cover and simmer 10 more minutes.
- Stir in beans, artichoke hearts and peas; heat through.

