Spring-Vegetable Paella

• FAST

Ingredients

1. 2 tablespoons olive oil
2. 1 onion, chopped
3. 1/4 cup drained sliced jarred pimientos, chopped (one 4-ounce jar)
4. 1 tomato, peeled and chopped
5. 1 clove garlic, minced
6. 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
7. 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
8. 2 cups rice, preferably medium-grain such as arborio
9. 3 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
10. 1 cup water
11. 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
12. 1/2 pound asparagus, tough ends snapped off and discarded, spears cut into 2-inch pieces
13. 1 cup frozen peas
14. 1 6 1/2-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
15. 2 cups drained and rinsed canned cannellini beans (one 19-ounce can)

1. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the pimientos, tomato, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in the salt, turmeric, and rice. Add the chicken broth, water, and parsley and bring to a boil. Continue cooking over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice, about 7 minutes.
3. Stir in the asparagus, peas, artichokes, and beans. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.