Basic vegan veg and rice (paella)

Ingredients for Serves 3-4

1 large onion, chopped

300g brown rice

800ml of vegetable stock

1 red and 1 green pepper, roughly chopped

3 sticks celery

200g mushrooms, sliced

50g mange tout, topped and tailed

100g frozen peas

50g broken cashew nuts,

1 Tin (454g) chopped tomatoes

150ml dry white wine (or substitute with 1 tbsp vinegar)

Directions

1. In a large, heavy saucepan fry the onion in 4 tbsps olive oil.

2. Add 1/2 tsp chilli powder and the rice and cook for 4-5 minutes.

3. Add vegetable stock, wine, tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato puree, 1/2 tsp tarragon, 1 tsp basil & 1 tsp oregano.

4. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.

5. Add peppers, celery, mushrooms, mange tout & cook for another 30 minutes until the rice is cooked.

6. Add peas, cashew nuts, salt and pepper. Heat through until peas are ready and serve.

October 31, 2011 03:56