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I've gotten requests to add more latin recipes to my site which for me is never a problem since I LOVE latin food! Arroz Con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas) is a Puerto Rican dish popular in the Carribean. The pigeon peas are loaded with fiber which makes this a healthy side if cooked right.

Arroz Con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)

5 from 8 votes
Arroz Con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas) is a popular Carribean and Puerto Rican side dish.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 7 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Puerto Rican

Ingredients

For the Sofrito:

  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup onion (finely chopped)
  • 4 medium scallions (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper

For the rice:

  • 1 medium tomato (diced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 15 ounce can pigeon peas ((gandules), drained)
  • 2 cups long grain white rice (I like Carolina)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 large chicken bouillon cube ( like Maggi, or vegetable bouillon for vegan)
  • 1/2 tablespoon Sazon (or 1 packet Sazon with Achiote)
  • kosher salt (to taste)

Instructions

  • Chop all sofrito items in a food processor or chopper.
  • Heat oil in a medium caldero or heavy pot on medium heat.
  • Stir in the sofrito (chopped onion, scallion, cilantro, bell pepper and garlic) and cook about 5 minutes, until soft.
  • Add the tomato and 1/4 teaspoon salt, cook another minute until soft.
  • Stir in rice and mix well.
  • Add the gandules, water, bouillon, sazon, and salt and taste liquid for flavor (the liquid should be salty enough to give it flavor).
  • Mix well. Add more salt as needed.
  • Reduce flame to medium-low and let water boil down until it is completely absorbed.
  • Once water barely skims the top, set flame to low and cover for 20 minutes without stirring or lifting the lid.
  • Remove from heat and let it sit 5 minutes. The steam will cook the rice.

Notes

If you want to add pork, you can add 1 pork chop seasoned with 1/4 teaspoon adobo seasoning or 1 smoked pork chop, diced small and saute before step one to brown. Then set aside and proceed adding the pork back in when you add the water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup, Calories: 247kcal, Carbohydrates: 60g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 2.3g, Saturated Fat: 0.3g, Sodium: 432mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 0.5g
- WW Points: 7