Vegetable Paella - Cooking with Kids

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup medium white onion, chopped
• ½ red or green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup medium-grain white rice, such as Cal Rose or Arborio
• ⅛ teaspoon turmeric
• 2 cups broth, chicken or vegetable
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped, or ½ cup canned diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15-ounce) white beans (cannellini, navy, or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon paprika
• ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 saffron threads, optional
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley