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Pepper Corn Paella - Vegetarian Dish
1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup short-grain rice 1/4 tsp turmeric 2 cup vegetable stock, warm 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 sweet red pepper 1 sweet green pepper 2 plum tomatoes 1 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh parsley, chopped
In large nonstick skillet or paella pan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, rice and turmeric for 4 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir in stock, salt and pepper; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut green and red peppers in half lengthwise; remove core and membranes. Cut in half crosswise; cut lengthwise into strips. Core and chop tomatoes. Stir peppers and tomatoes into pan; cook, covered, for 15 minutes or until rice is almost tender.
Stir in corn; cook, covered for about 5 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Garnish with parsley. Serve with a crusty roll and crunchy-crisp marinated green salad.
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