Dornish Vegetable Rice

Like Dornish food and Dornish law, Dornish speech was spiced with the flavors of the Rhoyne, but a man could comprehend it

A Dance With Dragons, George R.R. Martin

This dish is similar to a paella, but requires no baking.  I was extremely happy with how it came out, and the arborio rice lent a nice creamy texture to the dish.  Makes 6 servings.

What you need:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 dried red chile (any kind will probably work), torn into small pieces
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 heaping tbsp minced garlic
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 zucchini
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp pepper (or to taste)
• 2 tsp fresh thyme
• 1 1/4 cup arborio rice
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• Fresh parsley for garnish
• 6 lemon wedges for garnish

In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add the dried chile, onion, and garlic, cooking until the onion is soft and translucent.

Add tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.

Stir in the rice, and then the broth. 

 Bring everything to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.  Garnish with parsley and a lemon wedge and serve.