Instructions: 6 SERVINGS DAIRY-FREE

Dont be intimidated by the number of ingredients in the paella (pi-AY-ya).

This is an easy dish to make and the results are splendid. If saffron isnt available, substitute 1 teaspoon turmeric (but dont dissolve in water).

MEAL PLAN: To complete this one-dish meal, add a salad of mixed greens tossed with seedless orange sections and toasted sliced almonds, dressed in a low-fat vinaigrette. End with any fresh fruit left from the week.

In large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Set aside half the red pepper strips for garnish. Add all remaining pepper strips to onion mixture and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes

(with liquid), broth, rice, saffron mixture, thyme and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Stir in artichoke hearts, peas, half the parsley and salt. Season with freshly ground pepper to taste and add a little water to moisten if needed. Cook, stirring, just until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Transfer paella to large, shallow serving dish and garnish with circle of reserved red pepper strips. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve hot.

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