Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella is ready in 45 minutes (25 hands-on) and has 632 kcal and 14 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $4.31. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 45 min
- Hands-on
- 25 min
- Calories
- 632 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $4.31
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Short-grain rice (paella/risotto)180 g
- Artichoke hearts (jar)160 g
- Green beans140 g
- Bell pepper140 g
- Tomato160 g
- Garrofó (large white lima beans, frozen)80 g
- Garlic8 g
- Sweet paprika6 g
- Saffron threads0 g
- Olive oil30 g
- Vegetable stock700 g
- Lemon (optional)60 g
Method
Heat the olive oil in a wide pan and fry the bell pepper strips and the green beans cut in pieces for 8 minutes.
Add the garlic, the artichoke hearts and the grated tomato and cook for 5 minutes until the tomato is thick. Stir in the paprika.
Pour in the hot vegetable stock with the saffron and the garrofón beans and bring to the boil.
Add the rice, spread it evenly and cook for 18 minutes without stirring, over medium heat the first 10 minutes and low heat after that.
Rest for 5 minutes off the heat and serve with lemon wedges, if using.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 632 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 103 g |
| Sugars | 11 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 12 g |
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