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Zucchini paella

Recipe Information

Description:
Zucchini paella is a delicious Spanish recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 50 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 2 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 2
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 50 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Zucchini
Category Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Spanish
Cook Method Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 shallot, diced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1/2 tablespoon paprika

  • 1/2 cup short-grain brown rice

  • 1 teaspoon turmeric

  • 1 large tomato, diced

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1/2 cup chickpeas

  • 1/3 teaspoon salt

  • 1/3 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth

  • 6 slices zucchini

Directions

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat and cook the shallot, garlic, paprika, brown rice, and turmeric for 5-6 minutes. Add the diced tomato, water, chickpeas, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil, stirring well. Reduce the heat and add the vegetable broth and zucchini slices.

  • Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 40 minutes without stirring, or until the rice has absorbed the broth. Remove from heat. Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 481 cal

  • Total fat: 13g

  • Saturated fat: 2g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 892mg

  • Potassium: 0g

  • Carbohydrate: 79g

  • Fiber: 14g

  • Protein: 18g