Best 4 Meatless Paella Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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**Meatless Paella: A Journey of Flavors**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our meatless paella recipes, a vibrant and flavorful dish that celebrates the bounty of vegetables, seafood, and spices. Originating from Spain, paella is traditionally made with rice, saffron, and a variety of meats, but our meatless versions offer a delightful twist that is just as satisfying. With three unique recipes to choose from, you'll discover a world of tastes and textures that showcase the versatility of plant-based ingredients. From the classic Valencian Paella, bursting with the flavors of tomatoes, bell peppers, and artichokes, to the smoky and rich Mushroom and Spinach Paella, and the tantalizing Vegan Paella with its medley of vegetables and delectable spices, our recipes cater to every palate. Get ready to indulge in a feast for the senses as you explore the vibrant world of meatless paella.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CAST IRON PAELLA RECIPE BY TASTY



Cast Iron Paella Recipe by Tasty image

This simplified version of the popular Spanish rice and seafood dish will leave you scraping your bowl clean. Because of cast iron's high heat retention, a delicious crusty layer of rice will develop on the bottom, and serving the dish straight from the pan makes for a beautiful centerpiece at the dinner table. You and your guests won't be able to resist scooping for seconds.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups chicken stock
1 pinch saffron thread
½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups chorizo, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 ½ cups arborio rice
14 ½ oz diced tomato, 1 can, drained
½ lb mussels, scrubbed and debearded
½ cup frozen peas, thawed
½ lemon, juiced
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Add the chicken stock to a microwave-safe liquid measuring cup and microwave on high power for 3 minutes, until hot. Stir in the saffron threads and set aside.
  • On a cutting board, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper on both sides and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch (30 cm) cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring, until browned in spots, 3 minutes. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and paprika and cook, stirring, until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the rice and stir until lightly toasted, 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and reserved chicken stock and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Cook without stirring until the rice is al dente, 15 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and arrange the shrimp, mussels, and peas on top of the rice. Cover and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook until the shrimp are opaque and the mussels are open, 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
  • Remove the lid and pour the lemon juice over the paella. Sprinkle with the remaining teaspoon of salt and the parsley and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1150 calories, Carbohydrate 97 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 16 grams

EASY VEGETARIAN PAELLA



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This vegetarian paella recipe is full of delicious, hearty flavor! A vegan spin on the classic Spanish recipe, it pleases everyone.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Main Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium yellow onion
6 garlic cloves
2 to 3 roma or plum tomatoes (1 1/2 cups finely chopped)
1/4 cup olive oil
15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 large pinch saffron
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3 cups vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups short grain Bomba rice or arborio rice
1/2 cup frozen peas, rinsed under warm water
12 ounces artichoke hearts, quartered (marinated if desired)
1 to 2 jarred roasted red peppers, sliced into strips
Lemon wedges from 1/2 lemon
Chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Mince the onion. Mince the garlic. Finely chop the tomatoes, removing the cores but keeping the seeds with their juices. Slice the roasted red peppers into strips, and set aside.
  • Measure out all the remaining ingredients before you start. The cooking process goes fast!
  • In your largest skillet or a 4-serving paella pan, heat olive oil on medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic until just translucent, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the chopped tomatoes, the smoked paprika and red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and cook until the tomatoes have broken down and most of the liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in the stock, chickpeas, saffron and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir, then immediately sprinkle the rice evenly across the broth and tap the pan with a spoon to evenly spread the rice. Bring to a medium simmer and cook without stirring until liquid is absorbed, about 18 to 22 minutes (adjust the cook time as necessary if using a skillet). If your pan is large enough to span multiple burners on your stovetop, adjust the heat on each burner so you achieve a steady medium simmer. Rotate the pan every few minutes for an even cook.
  • When the top of the rice is beginning to show through the liquid, about 10 minutes into the cook time, press the artichokes, peas, and red pepper strips lightly into the rice.
  • In last few minutes, carefully watch the paella and rotate pan more frequently. As the paella finishes, you'll see the steam start to slow down as the water cooks out. If desired, peek at the bottom of a pan by using a knife to scrape back the rice - you shouldn't see any standing water. The sound will start to change from a simmer to a crackle. This indicates the crust is forming. Let the crackling continue for about 2 minutes before removing from the heat. If you smell any burning, remove immediately.
  • When the paella is done, squeeze the lemon wedges onto the top of the pan. Sprinkle with a pinch or two of kosher salt and add the parsley, if using. Serve with additional lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Sugar 6 g, Sodium 644.2 mg, Fat 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 82.6 g, Fiber 20.1 g, Protein 15.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

MEATLESS PAELLA RECIPE BY TASTY



Meatless Paella Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, medium yellow onion, garlic, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, green beans, short grain white rice, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, diced tomato, vegetable broth, saffron thread, bay leaves, frozen peas, canned artichoke heart, vegan chorizon, fresh flat-leaf parsley, lemon

Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 cup green beans, halved
1 ½ cups short grain white rice
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon tomato paste
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
14 oz diced tomato
3 cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled, or 1/2 tablespoon ground turmeric
2 bay leaves
½ cup frozen peas
½ cup canned artichoke heart
½ cup vegan chorizon, optional
½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 lemon, quartered, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook until translucent, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes until it is fragrant.
  • Add the yellow bell peppers, red bell peppers, and green beans. Cook stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until tender.
  • Add the rice, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir until incorporated. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the rice starts to sizzle.
  • Add the canned tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes until the liquid has evaporated slightly.
  • Add the vegetable broth, saffron threads (crush the saffron threads between your fingertips), and bay leaves. Bring to a boil on high heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed by the rice, about 10 minutes.
  • Add in the peas, artichokes, and sausage, if using. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 17 grams

EASY PAELLA



Easy Paella image

An easy to make paella using chorizo, chicken, and shrimp.

Provided by mls

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Spanish

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and black pepper to taste
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice
1 pinch saffron threads
1 bay leaf
½ bunch Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 quart chicken stock
2 lemons, zested
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Spanish onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 pound chorizo sausage, casings removed and crumbled
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, oregano, and salt and pepper. Stir in chicken pieces to coat. Cover, and refrigerate.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and rice. Cook, stirring, to coat rice with oil, about 3 minutes. Stir in saffron threads, bay leaf, parsley, chicken stock, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Stir in marinated chicken and onion; cook 5 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and sausage; cook 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook, turning the shrimp, until both sides are pink.
  • Spread rice mixture onto a serving tray. Top with meat and seafood mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 202.5 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 55.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1204.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Tips:

  • To get the perfect paella rice, use a short-grain variety like Valencia or Bomba rice. These rices are able to absorb more liquid and will result in a more flavorful and tender paella.
  • Make sure to toast the rice in the olive oil before adding the liquid. This will help to develop the flavor of the rice and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your paella. This will add flavor, color, and texture to the dish. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and zucchini.
  • Don't overcrowd the paella pan. This will prevent the rice from cooking evenly and will result in a soggy paella.
  • Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and will make the paella easier to serve.

Conclusion:

Meatless paella is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great option for a vegetarian or vegan meal, or for a lighter and healthier alternative to traditional paella. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make a delicious meatless paella at home.

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