Vegetarian Paella
Paella is a Spanish rice dish filled with flavor, and this vegetarian version made with Beyond sausage is simple and tasty.
Ingredients
- 1 package Beyond Sausage
- 1 red onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups aborrio rice
- 1 16 oz. can diced tomatoes
- ½ tsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp paella seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 3 cups broth
- 1 16 oz. can black olives
- 1 16 oz. can artichoke hearts
Instructions
- To a large pan over medium heat, add about 1/2 tbsp of neutral oil and add the beyond sausage to the pan. Crisp the sides of the sausage and remove from the pan when fully cooked.
- Cut the onion in half through the root and remove the papery skin, Dice the onion (or shallot) into about 1/4 inch pieces. Crush the garlic with the side of the knife and remove the skin. Mince the garlic cloves.
- To the pan, add the onion and cook over medium heat until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook for a few minutes more until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the aborrio rice and stir. Cook the rice until it develops a golden toasted color.
- Add the canned tomatoes with the liquid and add the tomato paste.
- Add the paella seasoning (see recipe notes to make your own), salt, and pepper. Add the lemon juice.
- Add about 2 cups of the vegetable broth and stir until just mixed. Do not over stir the rice. Cover and let simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes.
- When the broth is mostly absorbed, add the remaining broth. Stir as little as possible and cover to continue simmering for about another 10-15 minutes.
- When the broth is absorbed, taste the rice. If it still hard, add some extra broth and continue to cook until the rice is soft.
- When the rice is done cooking, add the olives and artichoke hearts. Slice the sausage and stir in the pieces.
Notes
You can make your own paella seasoning blend with 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp parsley, and a pinch of saffron. Feel free to sub in any onion or shallot for the red onion. If you don’t have a plant-based sausage, you omit it or swap for another protein source. Don’t forget to taste as you go and add salt and pepper to your taste!