GLUTEN-FREE PAELLA

Ingredients

• 10-12 strands of saffron;
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil (optional);
• 1 cup diced onion;
• 6 cloves of garlic, crushed;
• 1 cup diced red pepper;
• 1 tsp smoked paprika ;
• 1 tsp paprika ;
• 1 tsp dried thyme ;
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano ;
• 1 cup of brown rice , quinoa or millet ;
• 1/2 cup tomato puree, fresh or canned;
• 3 cups of healing broth ;
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice;
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt (optional);
• 1/2 cup green peas ;
• 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas , drained and rinsed.