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VEGETARIAN PAELLA

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients
• 1½ Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 ½ cups long grain brown rice
• 3 ¾ cups stock or vegetable broth
• ¾ cups dry white wine
• 14 oz can tomatoes, chopped with juice
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• ½ tsp tarragon
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 red pepper, roughly chopped
• 1 green pepper, roughly chopped
• 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 3 cups mushrooms, washed and sliced
• ½ cup snow pea pods
• 2/3 cup frozen peas, trimmed
• 1/3 cup cashew nut pieces
• Salt and pepper to taste


Directions
Heat oil; sautè onions and garlic until soft.

Add paprika and rice and continue to cook for 4 -5 minutes or until rice is transparent. Stir occasionally.

Add stock, wine, tomatoes, tomato paste, and herbs and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes.

Add peppers, celery, mushrooms, and pea pods and continue to cook for another 30 minutes or until rice is cooked.

Add peas, cashews, salt and pepper to taste.

Heat through and place on a large heated serving dish.


Nutrition information per serving: Calories 454, Fat, 12g, Saturated Fat 2g, Carbohydrates 71g, Cholesterol 0mg, Dietary Fiber 10g, Sodium 295mg, Protein 12g.

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