Plant-Based Paella

Paella can seem a bit daunting but you can easily make it with with out a special paella pan or ingredients. The most important is the right type of rice, ideally Bomba rice but Arborio rice works just as well, and we´ve added our personal touch by using almond milk to cook the paella in, which turns out extra creamy with a hint of a deliciously nutty flavor. This meal is easy to make -perfect for a big family meal or to impress your guests without much effort;). Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 onion, finely diced
• 1 stalk of celery, finely diced
• 1 cloves of garlic, pureed
• 1/2 green pepper, finely sliced
• 1/2 yellow pepper, finely sliced
• 1/2 red pepper, finely sliced
• 400 g hearts of palm, drained and sliced
• 2 cups bomba paella rice, or Arborio rice
• 3 cups almond milk made with the NutraMilk
• 1 -2 cups gluten-free vegetable stock
• 1/3 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• a pinch of saffron (you can sub for turmeric)
• 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes
• 2 tsp paprika powder
• handful mixed olives, to decorate
• handful fresh parsley, chopped to decorate
• 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges to serve

For almond milk

• 1 cup (150g) almonds
• 1 quart (946ml) water
• 1/8 teaspoon Pink Himalayan salt (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

For almond Milk

• Start by making fresh almond milk with the NutraMilk, if you don´t have a batch made.
• Place almonds in the NutraMilk container.
• Press Butter cycle, set for 7 minutes.
• Press Start.
• Add water and replace lid.
• Press Mix (do not change the default Mix time).
• Press Start.
• Press Dispense, open spigot and fill your container with almond milk.

• Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C
• Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to a paella pan or large saucepan over medium heat.
• Next, add the onion, celery, garlic, chili flakes, peppers and paprika and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
• Add the rice, hearts of palm, saffron, almond milk and vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil and then place in the oven for 45 minutes or until the rice is cooked and crisping on top.
• Top with parsley and lime wedges, to finish (optional). Enjoy!