Vegan Paella

Name: Vegan Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Spanish
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked brown rice (about 1/4 cup dry); ⅛ tsp saffron (crumbled); 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 7 oz spicy marinated tofu (finely diced ); 1 cup cremini mushrooms (diced); 1 yellow onion (diced); 3 carrots (diced); 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels; 14 oz can chopped or diced tomatoes (drained); 4 cloves garlic (minced (4 tsp.)); 4 oz vegetable broth; 1 tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp paprika; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp Salt (more to taste); ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (you can add a little more if you like it spicy); 1 cup fresh or frozen peas (thawed); ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 3 green onions (thinly sliced, for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

My vegan paella is comforting, full of flavor, and great for family gatherings. I have it ready in 45 minutes using cooked brown rice, spicy tofu, earthy mushrooms, fresh vegetables, lemon juice, and warm seasonings. I love that is filling and satisfying, and meat is never missed at the table.

Updated at: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:42:18 GMT