Arroz con Gandules Recipe (Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas)
User Reviews
4.9
16 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
429 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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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
- 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 ham chopped, lean
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup sofrito
- 1 cup green olives chopped
- 3 tablespoons capers
- 2 cups medium grain rice rinsed at least 3 times, or long grain rice
- 2 ounces tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken broth or use the reserved liquid from soaking the beans
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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
(11%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
16 reviews
Excellent
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