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 Ingredient: 1 can of artichoke hearts (quartered, not marinated in oil) 1 can of green olives (or your favorite olives - also not marinated in oil)  1 red bell pepper  1 small or medium onion (yellow or white) 1 medium zucchini  1 can of diced tomatoes or 2 medium sized tomatoes  1-2 teaspoon of paprika  1 pinch of saffron  1 cup of rice (sub with any short grained rice you have on hand - definitely no long grain!) 1 pinch of salt & pepper Water or vegetable broth olive oil for sauteing   Dice the onion and saute in large shallow pan (if you don't have a paella pan) until onions are translucent. Use as little olive oil as possible since you are just wanted to make them sweat out and not fry them. Add in paprika, saffron, salt, and pepper into onions and coat onions pieces with spices.  Add in diced tomatoes and diced red bell pepper. Cook down tomatoes and pepper.  Drain and add in artichoke hearts and olives. Add into cooking ...