CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Vegetarian Paella

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For a meatless meal, consider vegetarian paella.

Vegetarian Paella

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

½ red onion, chopped

½ cup celery, chopped

1 teaspoon oregano

1½ cups raw basmati rice

¼ teaspoon saffron

3 cups water or vegetable broth

½ cup roasted, jarred red pepper, chopped

½ cup frozen corn

½ cup frozen artichoke hearts

½ cup frozen Edamame

1 cup chopped frozen spinach, defrosted

¼ cup frozen peas

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat oil in large oven-proof, non-stick pan over medium heat; saute onion, celery and oregano until vegetables are tender. Add rice and saffron, continue to saute for 3 minutes until rice is coated. Add water or broth and remaining ingredients except peas. Cover tightly and bake until cooked through. Add peas.

Yield: Serves 6.

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