Zesty Veggie Paella

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 cup instant brown rice
• 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups zucchini, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, cook onion, red pepper, and garlic with olive oil over medium high heat; stir occasionally for about 5 minutes until vegetable are softened.
• 2 add rice stir to coat with oil and vegetable mixture.
• 3 add tomatoes, broth, and red pepper flakes.
• 4 bring to a boil.
• 5 cover and reduce heat to medium low.
• 6 cook for 10 minutes; stirring occasionally.
• 7 add zucchini, artichoke hearts, and carrots.
• 8 continue to cook, covered, for 15-20 minutes until broth is almost absorbed.
• 9 add peas and parsley and cook a few more minutes until heated through.