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Sarah Shelton
By Sarah Shelton

Protein-packed Veggie Paella

4 steps
Prep:5minCook:20min
Add artichoke hearts or roasted red peppers for extra Mediterranean flavor.
Updated at: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:07:18 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Glycemic Load
19
Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories291.2 kcal (15%)
Total Fat9.6 g (14%)
Carbs43.6 g (17%)
Sugars7.1 g (8%)
Protein8.9 g (18%)
Sodium593.2 mg (30%)
Fiber8.3 g (30%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and zucchini; sauté 5 minutes.
zucchinizucchini½ cup
olive oilolive oil1 Tbsp
red bell pepperred bell pepper½ cup
Step 2
Add peas, chickpeas, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt and pepper; cook 5 mintues.
green peasgreen peas½ cup
chickpeaschickpeas½ cup
smoked paprikasmoked paprika1 tsp
turmericturmeric½ tsp
saltsalt½ tsp
black pepperblack pepper¼ tsp
Step 3
Stir in cooked rice, mix well, and cook 5 more minutes until heated through.
brown ricebrown rice1 cup
Step 4
Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and garnish with parsley before serving.

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