Vegetarian Paella - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
1 cup long-grain white rice (or parboiled rice)
1 cup diced carrot
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, cut into thin strips
fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onions and garlic for one minute; add water, salt, and saffron and bring to boil; stir in rice and carrots; return to boil then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Add peas, garbanzo beans, and red peppers to pan and replace lid; simmer for another 2 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed; remove from heat and stir to fluff up rice and distribute the vegetables; season with fresh-ground black pepper and serve.