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VEGETABLE PAELLA WITH SPICY GARLIC SAUCE Recipe

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  • Make the spicy garlic sauce according to instructions & transfer to a serving bowl. Combine in a large bowl the zucchini, spinach, sweet & hot red peppers, artichokes, lima beans, mushrooms, peas & scallions. Combine the broth & saffron in a pot & keep hot at the lowest heat. Preheat the oven to 450 F (electric oven). Heat the oil in a Paella Pan measuring 17-18 inches at its widest point (or in a shallow casserole of similar size), over 2 burners if necessary. Add the vegetables from the bowl & sauté about 3 minutes over high heat, until the vegetables are slightly softened. Stir in the tomato, garlic, paprika, cumin & parsley, & cook 2 more minutes. Add the rice & coat it well with the pan mixture.Pour in all the hot broth & bring to a boil. Taste for salt & continue to boil about 5 minutes, stirring & rotating the pan occasionally, until the rice is no longer soupy but sufficient liquid remains to continue cooking the rice. Stir in the peas & transfer to the oven. Cook, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes, until the rice is almost al dente. Remove to a warm spot, cover with foil, & let sit for 10 minutes, until the rice is cooked to taste. Pass the Garlic Sauce separately.
  • SPICY GARLIC SAUCE
  • Makes about 3/4 cup
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh hot red or green pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp thyme leaves
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 tb minced cilantro
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Mash to a paste in a mini processor the sweet & hot peppers, cumin, salt, garlic, thyme, oregano & 2 tb cilantro. Stir in the oil & remaining cilantro. Transfer to a serving bowl. This Sauce will keep up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.

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  • lunasea 16 years ago
    Great photo and interesting recipe. I'm saving it to give it a try. Thanks for sharing it. =)
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  • kukla 16 years ago
    This one has so much going on, that I had to read it over a couple of times to 'digest' all the wonderful ingredients! Yes, a pleasant change from meat, and with all those flavours & textures you won't miss the meat!
    Great post, Chef2 -- with thanks :)
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