Saffron Tri-Color Pepper Paella

Ingredients

• 5 strands saffron (optional but really makes the recipe special)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 tsp crushed garlic or 2 cubes frozen garlic
• 1 yellow pepper, cut into small cubes
• 1 red pepper, cut into small cubes
• 1 orange pepper, cut into small cubes
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 and 1/2 cups Arborio rice
• 2 and 1/2 cups water
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 cup cut green beans
• 1 can chickpeas, drained