One Pan Vegetable Quinoa Paella (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil.
02 - 1 medium white onion, chopped.
03 - 2-3 garlic cloves, minced.
04 - 1 cup chopped baby bella mushrooms.
05 - 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed.
06 - 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes.
07 - 1 (14.5 oz) can artichoke hearts in water.
08 - 1 cup white quinoa.
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
10 - 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads.
11 - 2 cups vegetable broth.
12 - 1 cup frozen green beans.
13 - 1 bell pepper, sliced.
14 - Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional).

# Instructions:

01 - Cook onions and garlic in oil until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook 2-3 minutes more.
02 - Add chickpeas, tomatoes, artichokes, quinoa, paprika, saffron, and broth. Season with salt and pepper.
03 - Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 20-25 minutes until liquid is mostly absorbed.
04 - Stir in green beans and arrange peppers on top. Cover and cook 10 more minutes.
05 - Add lemon juice and serve.

# Notes:

01 - Can add seafood or chicken.
02 - Best served fresh.

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