Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas)

  Side Dishes

Feed a crowd with this authentic Puerto Rican rice dish, which was handed down to me from my mom. It's a staple with the "familia" at all our gatherings.

Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas)

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.
YIELD: 18 servings (3/4 cup each).

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sofrito
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 envelope Goya sazon with coriander and annatto
  • 7 cups water
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pigeon peas, drained
  • 2 cans (5 ounces each) Vienna sausage, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 envelope Goya ham-flavored concentrate
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. In a Dutch oven, cook Sofrito in oil over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add rice and sazon; cook and stir until rice is lightly toasted, 3-4 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, 15-20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 220 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

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