This turmeric veggie paella is heavenly. I almost could not believe how well it turned out the first time I made it. My kitchen smelt heavenly, and the paella looked and tasted amazing. Paella is a traditional Spanish rice dish with sea fruit and vegetables, but it tastes just as amazing without the fish. While I do eat fish from time to time, I am careful with the fish I buy because most of it is completely contaminated with antibiotics. That’s why I wanted to try a vegetarian Paella, and I am so glad I did because the result is an incredible mixture of spices, rice and healthy vegetables. The good thing about this paella is that it really has a restaurant-like flavor and I promise that you won’t even miss the sea fruit or meat in this delicious meal.

Another great feature of this turmeric veggie paella is that it’s actually a low-budget meal. All you need is some whole grain rice, vegetables of your choice (you can even use frozen veggies), vegetable broth, and turmeric powder. If you want to be a bit more fancy you can of course add the paella signature spice saffron, but since this spice is quite pricy, you can easily substitute it with the less expensive turmeric powder. Turmeric is an amazing root, and I love how healthy it is. It comes from the curcuma root which looks a little bit like ginger from the outside, but with a bright orange flesh. Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory benefits have long been known in the Chinese and Indian medicine where turmeric is used to treat various conditions like menstrual difficulties, toothaches or chest pains.

I love turmeric in this veggie paella because it gives the whole dish a spicy but warm flavor, and it also adds the signature yellow color to the rice. It is really the best meal on a warm summer day when you want something filling but light at the same time. It’s great to share with many people, and makes for the perfect summer meal with friends.

Enjoy!

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