Garlic Shrimp‑Free Paella with Brown Rice

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• a pinch saffron threads
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Stir in red bell pepper and cook 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add brown rice, smoked paprika, saffron, and salt; toast 1 minute.

4. 4

   Pour in vegetable broth, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Add frozen peas and cook another 5 minutes until rice is tender.

6. 6

   Fluff with fork and serve.