Vegetarian Paella - Oryana

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch-long strips
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch-long strips
• 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1 15-oz. can vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups white basmati rice
• 1 teaspoon saffron threads, dissolved in small amount of hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 14-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt