Mains
Vegetable Paella
A Spanish-inspired rice dish with peppers, peas and saffron.
Ingredients
How many servings?
4
Quantities are approximate and adjust automatically with your chosen number of servings.
Method
- Before cooking, measure these ingredients: 320 g short-grain rice and 1 red bell pepper. Set out the remaining ingredients, cookware and utensils so everything is ready.
- Slice peppers, dice tomatoes and chop onion.
- Sauté onion and peppers in a wide pan; add rice, tomatoes and saffron.
- Add hot stock and peas; simmer without stirring for 20–25 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Before serving, check: Keep the heat mostly medium or low unless the recipe specifically calls for high heat. Turn it down if the food colours too quickly.
Beginner-friendly tips
Read these three practical tips before cooking. Check how the food looks and feels, not just the clock.
- Read the whole method before starting and measure out ingredients first, so you do not have to rush while the food cooks.
- Keep the heat mostly medium or low unless the recipe specifically calls for high heat. Turn it down if the food colours too quickly.
- Check the largest piece or centre before serving. If not fully done, cook a little longer and test again.