Vegetarian Paella

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic - crushed
1 medium onion - sliced
1 cup of long grain rice
1 head of brocolli  - chopped
1/4 medium cauliflower - chopped
1 tin of chopped tomatoes
2 cups of water
1 large carrot - finely chopped
1 red pepper - diced
1 green pepper - diced
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp fresh oregano - chopped

Method

Heat the oil in a large saucepan.  Add the onion and garlic and soften gently.  Add the rice and stir over a medium heat for 3 minutes.  Stir in brocolli, cauliflower, the can of tomatoes and the water.  Bring to the boil.  Boil uncovered for about 10 minutes, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.  Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.  Reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until the peppers are soft.

Experiment with the vegetables in this.  I prefer it with mangetout, peas, sweetcorn/babycorn on the cob, mushrooms and mini carrots in it.  I usually use dried oregano not fresh and it works fine.