Arroz Con Gandules

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

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Arroz Con Gandules

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

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 Long grain rice
• 1 can Pigeon peas
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Sofrito
• 1 packet Sazón seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic cloves. Cook until softened.
3. Add the sofrito and sauté for a minute.
4. Stir in the rice, pigeon peas, sazón seasoning, salt, and water. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
7. 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.