Arroz con Gandules
Arroz con Gandules is a beloved Puerto Rican dish that combines fluffy long-grain rice and tender pigeon peas with a medley of aromatic spices. This comforting meal not only delivers a delightful explosion of flavors but also evokes cherished memories of family gatherings. Perfect for celebrations or cozy dinners, this dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 can (15 oz) pigeon peas, drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp adobo seasoning
- 1/2 cup sofrito
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet sazon seasoning
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and green bell pepper until tender.
- Stir in the sofrito, adobo seasoning, and sazon seasoning; cook for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the long-grain rice and mix well to coat with the oils and spices. Then stir in the pigeon peas and chicken broth.
- Increase the heat until boiling, then cover and reduce to low heat. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice absorbs all liquid.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish and gently fluff the rice with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, sauté some diced ham or swap pigeon peas with black beans. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.