Vegetable Paella

I love one pot comfort dishes. Stews, soups, ragouts, curries, mexican bakes, they are easy and very satisfying. This vegetarian paella is very easy and relatively quick 45 minutes to finnish and you have a very satisfying dish, remember to turn up the heat {make is as spicy as you wish} and squeeze plenty of lemon juice on top. Listening to Fado while you make it is optional, but your good mood will surely enhance the flavor. Your mood does make a difference when you prepare a dish, just infuse it with happiness and love, and it will be  guaranteed hit!:) Buen Apetito!

4 Cups Vegetable Broth

1 Large chopped Onion

1 Green, Red or Orange Pepper{any color}

1 1/2 Cups short grain brown rice{or any brown rice}

2 tsp of saffron

1 tsp crushed red pepper{more or less}

1 15 oz. can artichoke hearts, or a bag of frozen hearts

1 cup peas fresh or frozen

1 15 oz kidney beans or 2 cups of boiled

Salt and pepper

Lemon slices to serve and chopped parsley to sprinkle on top

1. Heat 2tbsp of olive oil in a skillet, add onion, garlic, pepper, and rice and sautee for 5-7 minutes

2. Add broth , saffron, crushed red pepper, bring to a boil and cook for 45 minutes.Add artichoke hearts, peas and beans, cook another 10 minutes, season with salt and pepper.