Vegetable Paella I

Ingredients

• ¼ tsp saffron
• ½ cup water
• 2 red bell peppers, diced
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ cup raw rice
• 3 cup chicken broth, fat-free
• 2 cup spinach leaves
• 1 cup tomatoes, drained
• paprika
• salt
• 1 can cannellini beans
• ½ cup frozen peas

Directions

1. Soak the saffron in water.
2. Saute in broth, cauliflower, carrots, red peppers, onions, garlic and rice.
3. Cook until cauliflower is soft and rice is al dente.
4. Add tomatoes, saffron, beans, peas, spinach, salt and paprika.
5. Simmer a few minutes until spinach is wilted and everything is hot.