Arroz con Gandules

Arroz con Gandules is a traditional Puerto Rican dish often served during holidays and special occasions.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Arroz con Gandules

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Puerto Rican Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Rice
• 1 can Pigeon Peas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Sofrito
• 1 packet Sazon Seasoning
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 4 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• optional for garnish Cilantro

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and green bell pepper. Cook until softened.
2. Add sofrito and sazon seasoning. Stir well.
3. Add rice and stir to coat with the sofrito mixture.
4. Drain and rinse pigeon peas. Add them to the pot along with water and salt.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
7. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.