Red Bean Paella

November 1, 2009 at 6:54 pm (Beans, Entrée, Rice, Veggies)

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Red Bean Paella Ingredients

Red Bean Paella

This is modified from a Paella recipe posted on the McDougall Discussion board by Luvdachiess.

1 medium onion, chopped

¼ cup water

2 cups fat free veggie broth
1 pound asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 head of broccoli flowerets
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 small yellow squash, chopped
1/4 tsp ground turmeric

½ teaspoon paprika
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped 
1 can (15 oz) red beans, drained, rinsed
2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
½ jar mini corn cobs

½ can water chestnuts

2 cups minutes brown rice
1 lime, sliced

Using a large skillet or wok sauté onion in small amount of water for several minutes to soften.  Add 2 cups fat free veggie broth, asparagus, broccoli, red bell pepper, yellow squash.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 5 minutes.  Add remaining ingredients, cover and simmer an additional 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Garnish with lime slices.  Makes 4 large servings.   

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