Name: Spring Vegetable Paella
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 large fresh fennel bulbs (about 1 1/2 pounds total), trimmed, each cut into 8 wedges; 2 tablespoons chopped fronds reserved; 12 ounces baby carrots (from about 4 bunches), trimmed, peeled; 8 ounces turnips, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups); 8 ounces 1 1/2-inch red-skinned new potatoes, halved; 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 onion, chopped; 4 plum tomatoes, chopped, seeds and juices reserved; 2 1/4 cups arborio rice or medium-grain rice; 1 14-ounce can vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup drained canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)

This vegetarian version of the Spanish classic is perfect for spring. You will need a 12-inch-diameter skillet with 3-inch-high sides.

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Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 large fresh fennel bulbs (about 1 1/2 pounds total), trimmed, each cut into 8 wedges; 2 tablespoons chopped fronds reserved

12 ounces baby carrots (from about 4 bunches), trimmed, peeled

8 ounces turnips, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)

8 ounces 1 1/2-inch red-skinned new potatoes, halved

1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

4 garlic cloves, chopped

1 tablespoon paprika

1 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed

1 teaspoon salt

1 onion, chopped

4 plum tomatoes, chopped, seeds and juices reserved

2 1/4 cups arborio rice or medium-grain rice

1 14-ounce can vegetable broth

2 cups water

3/4 cup dry white wine

1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup drained canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss fennel bulbs, carrots, turnips, potatoes, and 1/4 cup oil in large bowl. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender and brown around edges, about 1 hour.
Step 2
Finely mince 1/4 cup parsley and garlic together. Transfer to small bowl. Stir in paprika, saffron and 1 teaspoon salt.
Step 3
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes; sauté 2 minutes. Add rice and parsley mixture; stir 2 minutes. Stir in broth, water, and wine; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in asparagus, garbanzo beans, and roasted vegetables. Increase heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Season paella with salt and pepper. Transfer to large platter. Sprinkle with fennel fronds and remaining parsley.

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