Missing those holiday vibes already? Well, in an exciting new series on the blog, I will be sharing some exciting recipes that are inspired by our favourite holiday destinations! Super easy to make, truly delicious and full of Mediterranean flavours, we are going to Spain first with this vegetable paella recipe! You will not be able to stop enjoying it from now on!

Good Morning Lovelies, 

With beautiful landscapes, lovely locals and wonderful food, it is easy to see why so many of us adore Spain. Having ventured to the island as a teenager, I can still recall the gorgeous beaches and gracious people that were there. Something that really stood out to me though was the food. 

One night, we all headed out to a restaurant and I can still recall the beautifully rich tomatoes and sauce that my lasagne was made with. The dish was so fresh that I was in awe of it. Inspired by these tastes and the beautiful warm weather, I thought it might be nice to introduce a new series to the blog. 

As we head off on our holidays, I wanted to create some recipes that will prepare or remind us of those blissful days by the sea. Starting with this gorgeous vegetable paella dish from Spain. Sangria is optional…

Ingredients

One Cup of Short Grain or Paella Rice

One Small Chopped Onion

Two Minced Garlic Cloves

One Sliced Red Pepper

One Sliced Orange Pepper

One Diced Courgette

One Chopped Large Tomato

One Teaspoon of Sweet Paprika

A Pinch of Turmeric (For Colour)

Three Cups of Vegetable Broth

A Sprinkle of Salt

Tools

A Large Nonstick Pan 

A Mixing Spoon

A Pan Lid or Tea Towel

Method

1. Start by dry sautéing the onion and garlic in a large nonstick pan over a medium heat. If you need to you can add a splash of water to help prevent sticking. Keep stirring until soft.
2. Next, add in the peppers and courgettes and cook for five minutes. Again, water can be added if needed. 
3. Stir in the tomato, paprika and turmeric and cook for two to three minutes or until the tomato has reduced a little. 
4. Add in the rice and stir until everything is coated before pouring in the broth. Bring to a light boil before sprinkling in the salt. 
5. Lower the heat to a low medium or low setting and stop stirring. Leave the mixture to cook for 20 minutes until the rice has absorbed the liquid and is soft. 
6. Turn off the heat when ready and cover with a lid or clean tea towel before leaving to sit for five minutes. 
7. Once ready, add a few lemon wedges if desired and serve! 

Who needs to spend to pay for a holiday when you can bring it into your home with this easy recipe? Set the table, pour a rich Spanish drink and serve it up in less than an hour lovelies! I hope you enjoy it! 

Joey X