Vegetable Paella – New Mexico Farmers' Marketing Association

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup medium white onion, chopped
• ½ red or green bell pepper, washed and diced
• 1 cup medium-grain white rice, such as Cal Rose or Arborio
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 saffron threads, optional
• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley