Arroz Con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas)
Arroz Con Gandules, or Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas, is a vibrant and hearty dish that embodies the flavors of the Caribbean. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish combines long-grain rice and protein-packed pigeon peas with aromatic spices to create a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 can (15 oz) pigeon peas, drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper until soft (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in ground cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add long-grain rice and stir continuously for about 2 minutes to coat the rice evenly.
- Pour in chicken broth and add drained pigeon peas. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and cover the pot tightly. Simmer for about 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Turn off heat and let it rest covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg