Vegetable Paella

ONE
1 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp olive oil

TWO
1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 butternut squash, cubed
a few florets of broccoli, fresh or frozen
1/4 cup green beans, fresh or frozen
1/4 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
1 cup arborio rice
(any other vegetable you may want to add or substitute...)

THREE
3 cups vegetable broth or water
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp thyme

1 lemon, to serve

In a large pan, sauté the ingredients in ONE, covered, over low heat, until the onions are translucent. Add the ingredients in TWO and sauté for about 3 more minutes. Add the ingredients in THREE and mix well. Turn the heat up and bring to a boil. Lower to medium heat and cook, uncovered, until the liquid has evaporated and the rice is tender. Add more water/broth if needed. Turn off the stove, cover the paella and let it sit for 10 minutes. Serve with a slice of lemon (Squeezed lemon brings a whole new dimension to this dish!)