Snap Pea Paella

Paella, a rice dish often made with seafood, is perhaps one of the most well-known Spanish dishes. It is typically served family style, in a special pan that it is cooked in. While in Barcelona, we tried a few vegetarian versions. In the Barceloneta neighborhood by the beach, we ordered a carrot and red pepper paella. But I think my favorite was one made at a little stall in the back of the bustling Boqueria market off Las Ramblas that had a medley of peas. The rice in paella is traditional