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Arroz Con Gandules Rice And Pigeon Peas A Puerto Rican Fav Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Puerto Rico with this authentic Arroz con Gandules recipe! A beloved staple, this hearty rice and pigeon pea dish is bursting with savory spices and tender grains. Perfect as a comforting weeknight meal or a show-stopping side for your next gathering. Learn how to make this classic recipe, from perfectly seasoned rice to achieving that desirable 'socarrat' (crispy bottom).

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 309.4 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 3.7 (18 Reviews)
Arroz Con Gandules Rice And Pigeon Peas A Puerto Rican Fav 90

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Ingredients for Arroz Con Gandules Rice And Pigeon Peas A Puerto Rican Fav

  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon sazón seasoning
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 teaspoons bouillon powder
  • 2 tablespoons sofrito
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning

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How to Make Arroz Con Gandules Rice And Pigeon Peas A Puerto Rican Fav

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large cast iron or aluminum pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 4 cups of water, 2 chicken bouillon cubes (or 2 teaspoons of bouillon powder), 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained), 2 tablespoons of sofrito, 1 teaspoon of adobo seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of sazón seasoning. Bring to a boil.
  3. Stir in 1 (15 ounce) can of pigeon peas (drained and rinsed). Boil for 1 minute.
  4. Add 2 cups of long-grain rice.
  5. Stir once, cover the pot tightly with a lid, and reduce heat to low-medium.
  6. Simmer for 20 minutes, undisturbed.
  7. If the rice appears gummy after 20 minutes, DO NOT stir. Simply re-cover and continue to simmer until the rice is firm and cooked through.
  8. For a delicious crispy bottom ('socarrat'), once the rice is cooked, reduce heat to very low and let it sit for about 5 minutes. The bottom will loosen from the moisture.
  9. Fluff with a fork before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

2g

Carbs

19g

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