Arroz con Gandules Recipe (Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas)

Name: Arroz con Gandules Recipe (Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound pigeon peas; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 pound salt pork; 1/4 pound lean ham; 1 medium onion; 1 green bell pepper; 1/4 cup sofrito; 1 cup chopped green olives; 3 tablespoons capers; 2 cups medium or long grain rice; 2 ounces tomato paste; 2 cups chicken broth; salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
8
Calories
429 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American, Caribbean, Puerto Rican

Arroz con Gandules Recipe (Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas)

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This arroz con gandules recipe is a popular Puerto Rican dish of rice and pigeon peas cooked together in a seasoned broth, a great side or main dish that's loaded with flavor.

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Ingredients

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1 pound pigeon peas gandules, rinsed and soaked overnight, then cooked until tender
1 tablespoon olive oil or use achiote oil
1/4 pound salt pork chopped (or use bacon)
1/4 pound lean ham chopped
1 medium onion chopped
1 green bell pepper chopped
1/4 cup sofrito
1 cup chopped green olives
3 tablespoons capers
2 cups medium or long grain rice rinsed at least 3 times
2 ounces tomato paste
2 cups chicken broth or use the reserved liquid from soaking the beans
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Heat the oil in a heavy pot, such as a Dutch oven or caldera. Add the pork and brown the pieces, about 5 minutes.
Add the onion, peppers and sofrito. Stir and cook another 5 minutes to soften.
Add the pigeon peas, olives, capers, rice, tomato paste and chicken broth (or reserved soaking liquid). Season with salt and pepper and stir.
Bring to a boil for 5 minutes until most of the water is absorbed, then cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice done to your liking. Remove from heat.
Rest for 5 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 429kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 816mg (34%) Potassium 512mg (15%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 229IU (5%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 429 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	429kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	55g	18%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Cholesterol	21mg	7%
Sodium	816mg	34%
Potassium	512mg	11%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	229IU	5%
Vitamin C	15mg	17%
Calcium	57mg	6%
Iron	2mg	11%