Vegan Paella with Fava Beans and Carlin Peas

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by The Cook and Him August 21, 2019

Traditional Spanish paella is usually cooked with fish or meat but The Cook & Him have given it a vegan twist, incorporating several of our British pulses and grains. Absolutely packed with veggies, protein and flavour, this recipe is a one-pot wonder.

The toasted Emmer Wheat makes a very moreish snack - you may want to toast more so some of it makes the garnish!

prep: 20 mins / cook: 1 hour 30 mins / total: 2 hours 14 mins / quantity: Serves 2 generously!

Ingredients

¾ cup (120g) Dried Split Fava Beans
¼ cup (50g) Emmer Wheat
1 Red Onion, peeled and finely chopped
3 to 4 cloves Garlic, peeled and crushed
drizzle of olive oil
1 Courgette, diced
2 handfuls Sugar Snap Peas or Mange-tout, finely sliced
400g tin Carlin Peas (or Chickpeas)
½ cup (100g) Roasted Red Peppers, cut into strips
2 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 cup (200g) Short-Grain Rice
2¾ cups (700ml) Vegetable Stock
pinch of Salt and Pepper
1 Lemon (juice only)

Method

Place the Split Fava Beans in a heavy based saucepan. Cover with boiling water and cook for 20-30 minutes until tender but still retaining their shape
Toast the Emmer Wheat - put into a small frying pan over a medium heat and cook for just a few minutes, tossing or stirring frequently until lightly toasted and golden. Set those aside too
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying over a medium heat
Add the onion and garlic and sizzle for a minute or two until softened
Add the courgette and sugar snaps and saute for a further minute
Add the Fava Beans, drained Carlin Peas (or chickpeas), roasted peppers, smoked paprika, rice and vegetable stock, give everything a quick stir then bubble gently until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is plump and cooked
Taste for seasoning, adding salt & pepper as needed and stir through the lemon juice
Sprinkle with the toasted Emmer Wheat and serve immediately.

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