Arroz con Gandules/Garbanzos

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

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Arroz con Gandules/Garbanzos

Cooking Method: Stovetop Cuisine: Latin American Cuisine, Puerto Rican Cuisine Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Rice Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Rice
• 1 cup Canned Gandules/Garbanzos
• 4 cups Vegetable Stock
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Sofrito
• 1 packet Sazon Seasoning
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook until softened.
2. Stir in sofrito and sazon seasoning. Cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Add rice and stir to coat with the sofrito mixture.
4. Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Stir in canned gandules/garbanzos, salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and let the dish rest for 10 minutes.
8. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

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.