Rice With Pigeon Peas – 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: 12.

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Rice With Pigeon Peas – Arroz Con Gandules

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Latin American, Puerto Rican Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course 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: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Rice
• 1 can Pigeon peas
• 4 cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 1 packet Sazon seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened.
2. Add rice to the pot and stir to coat the grains with oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add water, pigeon peas, cilantro, Sazon seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
5. Remove the pot from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
6. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 70g24%

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.