Simple Vegetable Paella

Ingredients

• 1 quart chicken stock, vegetable stock or garlic broth
• Generous pinch (about 1/2 teaspoon) saffron threads
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red pepper, cut into strips
• 1 green pepper, cut into strips
• 2 cups medium-grain rice
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 pound ripe tomatoes, seeded and grated on the large holes of a box grater; or peeled, seeded and chopped; or 1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes with juice
• 1/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut in 1-inch lengths
• 2 or 3 baby artichokes, trimmed and sliced (may also use frozen artichoke hearts, sliced)
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, or 1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen lima beans
• 1 cup shelled fresh or thawed frozen peas
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

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