Brown Rice and Pigeon Peas (Arroz Con Gandules)

Arroz Con Gandules is a traditional Puerto Rican dish often served during holidays and special occasions. Pigeon peas are a staple ingredient in Puerto Rican cuisine and are believed to bring good luck and prosperity.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Brown Rice and Pigeon Peas (Arroz Con Gandules)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Latin American Cuisine, Puerto Rican Cuisine Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Brown Rice
• 1 cup Pigeon Peas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 2 tablespoon Sofrito
• 4 cup Vegetable Broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 packet Sazón Seasoning

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Cook until softened.
2. Stir in sofrito and cook for another minute.
3. Add brown rice and stir to coat with the vegetable mixture.
4. Add pigeon peas, vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, and sazón seasoning. Stir well.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
7. Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 1g

Protein 8g16%

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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.