vegan enjoyment how to make the perfect paella recipe without any animal products at all

Published by Julius Walter a October 27, 2023

A video recipe you will love

Before we start, take a look at this helpful YouTube video, it will give you a lot of inspiration! 💡It will show you step by step instructions for a vegan paella recipe. And don't worry, we've prepared detailed written instructions as well 📝.

Vegan paella: colorful, fresh and full of flavor

Paella is a typical Spanish dish that originated in Valencia 🇪🇸. It is known for its vibrant colors and rich flavor. Even though the traditional recipe often includes seafood and meat, it is not difficult to transform it into a delicious vegan alternative. All you need are fresh vegetables 🍅, herbs 🌿 and the right spice mix 😉.

The list of ingredients

For this vegan paella recipe you will need the following ingredients:

200g round grain rice 🍚
400g of various vegetables (such as peppers, zucchini, peas and green beans)
1 red onion
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon paprika 🌶️
1/2 teaspoon saffron
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 liter vegetable broth
Several sprigs of fresh thyme and rosemary 🌿

Here we go: Step by step guide

Now you are ready to start preparing your vegan paella! Just follow these steps and enjoy the process 🥘.

Step one: Prepare the vegetables

First you should wash all your vegetables and cut them into equal pieces. Finely chop the onion and garlic. Make sure everything is ready before you start cooking, as cooking a paella can be quite fast 💨.

Step two: Sauté the vegetables

Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the onion and garlic until translucent. Then add the rest of the vegetables and fry for another 5 minutes 🌶️.

Step three: Add the rice

Now you can add the rice to the pan. Fry it for a few minutes until it becomes a little transparent. This is where the true flavor of the paella begins to unfold 🍚!

Step four: Add the spices

Now add the spices and stir everything well. Then pour the vegetable broth into the pan and let everything simmer on medium heat for about 20 minutes. During this time you can garnish with some fresh thyme and rosemary 🌿.

Step five: Serve the paella

After the rice has absorbed all the flavor and the liquid has evaporated, your vegan paella is ready to serve 🍽️. Ideally, Spanish paella is served straight from the pan. Don't forget to garnish the dish with some fresh herbs and maybe add a squeeze of lemon 🍋. Enjoy your meal!

Conclusion: Vegan paella is simple and delicious!

Now you see that it doesn't take a magic formula to make a delicious vegan paella. With the right ingredients and a little creativity, you can transform a traditional Spanish dish into a friendly and nutritious meal. Don't forget to tell us how you succeeded! And stay tuned for more recipe ideas and cooking tips on our site 🥘😋💚!

Julius Walter

I am Julius Walter, the founder of the blog "Veganhalunke", where I write about the vegan lifestyle. As a long-time vegan, I want to inspire others to also switch to a vegan diet and live an environmentally conscious lifestyle. I offer advice and tips for making the switch to a vegan diet and hope that my blog can help make a positive change for our world.