Vegan Paella
This vegan Paella is bursting with all the flavors of Spain. It's vibrant, delicious and a true crowdpleaser. The fluffy paella rice is complimented by the savory vegan sausages, spicy peppers and salty olives.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 6 Vegan Chorizo Style Sausages
- 1 Red Onion Diced
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper Sliced
- ½ Green Bell Pepper Sliced
- ½ cup Sweet Corn
- 5-7 Black Olives Pits Removed and lightly chopped
- 5 Cherry Tomatoes (or small tomatoes)
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp Saffron
- 1 cup Paella Rice
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Juice from ½ Lemon
- 1 bunch Fresh Parsley Chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan and add the chopped chorizo sausages. Let the sausages cook at medium high heat for 3-5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Once the sausages are golden on all sides, place them on a plate and set aside for later.
- Next, add the onions and bell peppers to the pan and let them fry for a few minutes. Pour in the garlic and season with smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Mix everything together.
- Stir in the tomato puree, tomatoes, corn and olives and let everything cook for a few minutes.
- Next, add the paella rice and let them cook for 1-2 minutes before adding the vegetable broth. Season with the saffron and stir everything together. Let the dish come to a boil before turning the heat down.
- Let the dish simmer for 10 minutes without stirring. After 10 minutes, gently stir the dish and leave to cook at a simmer for 10 more minutes.
- Finally, add the chorizo sausages and squeeze in lemon juice. Mix in the chopped parsley last minute and serve with a little extra garnish of parsley and a couple of lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy.