Smoked paprika and saffron gives this tasty vegetarian paella authentic Spanish flavours.

May 20, 2026

Vegetarian Paella

Name: Vegetarian Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 30 mL olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 mL salt, divided; 2 mL black pepper, divided; 250 mL paella rice; 5 mL regular paprika; 2 mL smoked paprika; 1 mL saffron threads; 1 can (398 mL) Hunt’s Heirloom® Diced Tomatoes (with juice); 425 mL sodium-reduced vegetable broth; 15 mL red wine vinegar; 170 g green beans; 30 mL freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 pkg (283 g) Gardein™ Plant-Based F’sh Filets; 30 mL finely chopped parsley; Lemon wedges, for garnishing

15

Prep Time Minutes
55
Total Time Minutes
18
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

Main Dish,
Meal,
Rice/Grain,
Hunt’s

Ingredients

30 mL olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 mL salt, divided
2 mL black pepper, divided
250 mL paella rice
5 mL regular paprika
2 mL smoked paprika
1 mL saffron threads
1 can (398 mL) Hunt’s Heirloom® Diced Tomatoes (with juice)
425 mL sodium-reduced vegetable broth
15 mL red wine vinegar
170 g green beans
30 mL freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 pkg (283 g) Gardein™ Plant-Based F’sh Filets
30 mL finely chopped parsley
Lemon wedges, for garnishing

Directions

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Step one

In large skillet set over medium heat, add oil. Add onion, red pepper, garlic, 1 mL salt and 1 mL pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until starting to soften.
Step two

Stir in rice, regular paprika, smoked paprika, the remaining salt, the remaining pepper and saffron; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes or until well coated.
Step three

Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), broth and vinegar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 10 minutes. Stir in green beans; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir in lemon juice. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Step four

Meanwhile, prepare Gardein™ Plant-Based F’sh Filets according to package directions.
Step five

Top paella with fillets. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.