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Paella Primavera

February 7, 2012 by epicureanvegan

Paella Primavera -- Epicurean VeganLike many of you, I received the latest issue of Vegetarian Times yesterday . . . when I saw this recipe on the cover, I had to make it. I didn’t have all the same ingredients, so I improvised, plus I added some other seasonings. It came out delicious! Next time, I think I’ll try using barley instead of rice and maybe use zucchini instead of broccoli. It helps to have all of your ingredients chopped and ready to go first. Despite some prep work, this dish came together quickly and I liked that I only needed one pan.

Adapted from Vegetarian Times

INGREDIENTS:
1 Tbs olive oil
2 C broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, chopped
6 green onions, sliced
3 C vegetable broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 C white rice
1 C corn kernels
12 pitted green olives, halved
12 pitted black olives, halved
1/4 C fresh parsley, chopped
Salt, pepper, and cumin, to taste

DIRECTIONS:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and green onion. Cook about 5-6 minutes.

Paella Primavera -- Epicurean Vegan

Stir in the broth and garlic; bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Paella Primavera -- Epicurean Vegan

Stir in the corn and olives; cover and cook another 8 minutes.

Paella Primavera -- Epicurean Vegan

Season with salt, pepper, and cumin and serve with a pinch or two of fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Paella Primavera
 
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Like many of you, I received the latest issue of Vegetarian Times yesterday . . . when I saw this recipe on the cover, I had to make it. I didn't have all the same ingredients, so I improvised, plus I added some other seasonings. It came out delicious! Next time, I think I'll try using barley instead of rice and maybe use zucchini instead of broccoli. It helps to have all of your ingredients chopped and ready to go first. Despite some prep work, this dish came together quickly and I liked that I only needed one pan.
Author: Epicurean Vegan
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 2 C broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 6 green onions, sliced
  • 3 C vegetable broth
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 C white rice
  • 1 C corn kernels
  • 12 pitted green olives, halved
  • 12 pitted black olives, halved
  • ¼ C fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt, pepper, and cumin, to taste
Directions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and green onion. Cook about 5-6 minutes.
  2. Stir in the broth and garlic; bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the corn and olives; cover and cook another 8 minutes.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin and serve with a pinch or two of fresh parsley. Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Dinners Tagged With: black olives, broccoli, fast and easy, green olives, Paella, rice, Vegetarian Times

Pesto and Green Olive Pasta Salad

January 31, 2011 by epicureanvegan

Pesto and Green Olive Pasta Salad -- Epicurean VeganIt’s so nice to be back home after two weeks; particularly, back in the kitchen. I escaped the snow to California, now I’m back in it and to add insult to injuries, we’re to have a high of 12 degrees today. Minus 18 is predicted tonight. Yippee. I hate winter. I made this salad for a fund-raising event because it was quick and easy, but now I’m thinking it was really my way of sticking it to Old Man Winter. Who says who can’t have a summery pasta salad during the ugly winter months? Certainly not me. I love to make pasta salads so that they last a few days in fridge, providing a quick snack or lunch when I don’t have a lot of time. I used a 10-oz bag of Garden Time organic, colored/veggie bowtie pasta and another 4-oz of regular bowties. Oh, and did I mention that it’s snowing right now? This means you’ll probably be seeing lots of baked recipes and soup recipes from me in the coming days . . .

INGREDIENTS:
14 oz bowtie pasta
1-1/2 C pesto, jarred or homemade (If using jarred, check the label–they often contain Parmesan and other milk ingredients)
8 green onions, slices (both white and green parts)
2 C halved or quartered cherry tomatoes
1-14oz can green olives, sliced
1/2 to 3/4 C Daiya mozzarella
Salt and pepper, to taste
For some crunch, add some pine nuts or toasted walnuts or almonds

DIRECTIONS:
If not using jarred, make pesto. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine green onions, tomatoes, and olives.

Pesto and Green Olive Pasta Salad -- Epicurean Vegan

Stir in the cold pasta, pesto, salt and pepper. Stir in the cheese and enjoy!

Pesto and Green Olive Pasta Salad
 
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Who says who can't have a summery pasta salad during the ugly winter months? Certainly not me. I love to make pasta salads so that they last a few days in fridge, providing a quick snack or lunch when I don't have a lot of time. I used a 10-oz bag of Garden Time organic, colored/veggie bowtie pasta and another 4-oz of regular bowties.
Author: Epicurean Vegan
Ingredients
  • 14 oz bowtie pasta
  • 1-1/2 C pesto, jarred or homemade (If using jarred, check the label--they often contain Parmesan and other milk ingredients)
  • 8 green onions, slices (both white and green parts)
  • 2 C halved or quartered cherry tomatoes
  • 1-14oz can green olives, sliced
  • ½ to ¾ C Daiya mozzarella
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • For some crunch, add some pine nuts or toasted walnuts or almonds
Directions
  1. If not using jarred, make pesto. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine green onions, tomatoes, and olives.
  2. Stir in the cold pasta, pesto, salt and pepper. Stir in the cheese and enjoy!
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Filed Under: Sides Tagged With: green olives, Pasta, pasta salad, pesto

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