Paella with Cashews and Olives

This vegan paella is fragrant and healthy. Made with arborio rice diced peppers,

black olives, and cashews for crunch this is a special occasion meal that is simple enough to make on a weeknight! This version doesn’t require any fancy cooking techniques, unusual equipment, or numerous steps. It also doesn’t take a ton of time to make. It will be ready to serve in less than an hour.

Paella with Cashews and Olives [Vegan]

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cup vegetable stock divided
• 1/2 cup red onion diced
• 2/3 cup arborio rice
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 green pepper diced
• 1 red pepper diced
• 2 tablespoons black olives pitted
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes or 1 large tomato diced
• 1/2 cup cashews chopped
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped

Preparation

1. Sauté the diced red onion in 1/4 cup of vegetable stock on medium-high heat
2. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in rice, garlic, turmeric, cumin, saffron, diced green peppers, diced red peppers, olives, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add 2 cups of vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Add frozen peas, and chopped cashews. Stir until peas are heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/paella-with-cashews-and-olives-vegan/