Raw Paella
Transform your mealtime with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Raw Paella, a no-cook twist on the Spanish classic that's as wholesome as it is flavorful! Perfectly pulsed cauliflower serves as the "rice," forming the base for a medley of fresh, colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and bell peppers, while kalamata olives and sweet peas add rich, savory notes. A zesty almond-parsley dressing, spiced with smoked paprika and turmeric, ties everything together for an irresistibly bold flavor profile. Ready in just 30 minutes and entirely plant-based, this raw vegan paella is perfect for a light dinner or a stunning centerpiece at your next gathering. Serve it chilled with a squeeze of lemon, and delight in this refreshing, healthful dish that celebrates clean eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Cauliflower
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
- 1 small Zucchini
- 1 cup Frozen peas (thawed)
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup Raw almonds
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 medium Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Break the cauliflower into florets, and pulse them in a food processor until they resemble rice grains. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves, and dice the red and yellow bell peppers into small pieces. Thinly slice the zucchini into rounds and then quarter those rounds.
Add the tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, thawed peas, and olives to the bowl with the cauliflower rice.
In a small food processor or blender, combine the almonds, parsley, green onions, garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika, turmeric powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until a coarse pesto-like texture is achieved.
Pour the almond-parsley mixture over the vegetable mix and toss everything thoroughly to coat evenly.
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the paella. Add an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or smoked paprika if needed.
Let the raw paella sit for 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or extra lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 80.0 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5906 mg | 257% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.3 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.2 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.0 g | ||
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 501 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 3885 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
