Easy Peasy Veggie Paella

GF, DF + VE - serves 5-6

- Great for lunches

- Can add protein (chicken or chickpeas)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 3 garlic cloves, finely diced

• 1 medium red capsicum, sliced

• 1 cup peas (I used frozen)

• 250g cherry tomatoes, halved

• 4 cups vegetable stock

• 2 tsp smoked or sweet paprika (depending on what you prefer)

• 1 tsp thyme

• Crack of black pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 1/2 cups of arborio rice

• Lemon juice and parsley to serve

METHOD:

1. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a heated frypan. Add the onion and capsicum to the pan and saute for 3 minutes.

2. Now, add in the garlic, paprika and thyme and saute for a further 2 minutes.

3. Add the rice and the other tbsp of olive oil. Mix coating the rice in the oil and vegetable mixture. Cook the rice for a couple minutes.

4. Slowly add in the stock, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.

5. Cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked. Stir occasionally.

6. With 5 minutes to go, add in the tomatoes and peas.

7. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and some fresh parsley.