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Spring Vegetable Paella Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 large fresh fennel bulbs (about 1 1/2 lbs. total), trimmed, each cut into 8 wedges; 2 Tbsp. chopped fronds reserved
12-oz. baby carrots, trimmed and peeled
8-oz. turnips, peeled, cut into 3/4" pieces
8-oz. red-skinned new potatoes, halved
1/2 cup plus 3 Tbsp. olive oil

1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 Tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. saffron threads, crushed
1 tsp. salt

1 onion, chopped
4 plum tomatoes, chopped, seeds and juices reserved
2 1/2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain rice
14-oz. can vegetable broth
2 cups water
3/4 cup dry white wine
1-lb. asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup drained canned garbanzo beans

Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450º. Toss fennel bulbs, carrots, turnips, potatoes, and 1/2 cup oil in large bowl. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender and brown around edges, about 1 hour.

Finely mince 1/4 cup parsley and garlic together, Transfer to small bowl. Stir in paprika, saffron and 1 tsp. salt.

Heat 3 Tbsp. oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes; saute 2 minutes. Add rice and parsley mixture; stir in 2 minutes. Stir in broth, water and wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in asparagus, garbanzo beans, and roasted vegetables. Increase heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Season paella with salt and pepper. Transfer to large platter. Sprinkle with fennel fronds and remaining parsley.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This vegetarian version of the Spanish classic is perfect for spring.

 

 

 

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