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Roasted Vegetable Paella Recipe

A vegan roasted vegetable paella with saffron, smoky broth, and colorful veggies—hearty, fragrant, and Mediterranean chic.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • Arborio or Bomba rice: 2 cups
  • Vegetable broth warm: 5 cups
  • Saffron threads: 1/4 tsp
  • Olive oil: 3 tbsp
  • Garlic: 4 cloves minced
  • Onion: 1 medium diced
  • Red bell pepper: 1 sliced
  • Zucchini: 1 sliced
  • Eggplant: 1 small cubed
  • Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup halved
  • Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
  • Salt: 1 tsp
  • Black pepper: 1/2 tsp
  • Lemon wedges: for serving
  • Fresh parsley: 2 tbsp chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast 20 minutes until caramelized.
  3. Heat olive oil in paella pan; sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in rice and smoked paprika; toast 2 minutes.
  5. Add saffron to warm broth, then pour into rice mixture.
  6. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, without stirring, until rice absorbs liquid.
  7. Arrange roasted vegetables over rice; cook 5 more minutes.
  8. Remove from heat, cover with foil, and rest 5 minutes.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Nutritional Values (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 8g

Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)

  • Vitamin C: 35%
  • Vitamin A: 20%
  • Iron: 14%
  • Potassium: 16%
  • Magnesium: 10%

Additional Notes/Tips

  • Use bomba rice for the most authentic texture.
  • Don’t stir—crispy socarrat (bottom crust) is the prize.
  • Swap zucchini for asparagus or artichokes in spring.
  • Pair with a crisp white wine for full Mediterranean flair.