Gandules Guisados
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
131 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
South American
Gandules Guisados
Description
Gandules Guisados uses canned pigeon peas cooked with a base of olive oil and sofrito, which typically includes garlic, onions, peppers, and herbs finely blended. The addition of Sazon seasoning and chicken bouillon imparts depth and savory notes, while tomato sauce adds body and subtle sweetness. Water helps control consistency during simmering.
The dish develops flavor as it simmers, melding the ingredients and thickening to desired texture. It's traditionally enjoyed poured over long grain white rice, making it a comforting, filling meal with balanced savory and aromatic qualities.
The recipe allows for adjusting liquid levels depending on whether a soupier or thicker bean stew is preferred. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to four days or frozen for longer storage.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sofrito
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 ounce Gandules pigeon peas not drained, canned
- 1/2 tablespoon Sazon seasoning or 1 packet Goya or Badia (con achiote
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon or more to taste (Better Than Bouillon, or veggie bouillon
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce half 8 oz can, canned
- 1/2 cup water
- cooked (long grain white rice for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet and add the sofrito, sauté 3 to 4 minutes, stirring.
- Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until the flavors meld and thicken.
- If you want thicker beans, uncover and simmer until thickened to your taste. For soupier beans, add more water.
- Serve over white rice.
Notes
- Store cooked Gandules Guisados in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 cup | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.5g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4.5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 710.5mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3.5g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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