Vegetable Paella II

== Ingredients ==
* 4 artichokes
* 1 lemon, juiced
* 1 large red onion, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
* 1 small red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch chunks
* 1 large carrot, cut into ½-inch slices
* 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
* ¼ cup olive oil
* 2 cups long-grain rice
* 4 cups water
* 2 tsp salt
* ¼ tsp black pepper
* 3 bay leaves
* 3 dried whole hot chilies
* 8 saffron threads or 2 pinches powdered saffron
== Directions ==
# Snap off and discard tough outer leaves from base of artichokes and trim stems.
# Cut off and discard top two-thirds of each artichoke; quarter heart and remove fuzzy choke inside.
# As each artichoke heart is prepared, immediately place quarters into a bowl of water with juice from lemon to prevent hearts from discoloring.
# Set aside until ready to add to rice.
# Heat olive oil over medium fire in a large heavy pot or dutch oven.
# Add rice to oil; cook, stirring constantly, until rice turns opaque.
# Add drained artichoke hearts to rice, then all remaining ingredients.
# Stir to mix, then bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat to low and cover.
# Let cook without stirring or uncovering for 20-25 minutes, until water is absorbed completely.
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