How to Make Arroz con Gandules - A Step-by-Step Guide

Arroz con Gandules is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that is made with rice, pigeon peas, and a variety of flavorful seasonings. This dish is a staple in Puerto Rican cuisine and is often served as a side dish or as a main course. Arroz con Gandules is a beloved dish that is often made for special occasions and family gatherings.

The combination of rice and pigeon peas provides a hearty and filling base for this dish, while the addition of sofrito, sazón, and other seasonings gives i...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons corn oil
  • 1 (6 ounce) ham steak, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • ½ green bell pepper, cut into small pieces
  • 1 (15 ounce) can gandules (pigeon peas), drained and rinsed
  • ½ (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (such as Goya®)
  • 5 tablespoons sofrito
  • 3 tablespoons adobo seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive brine
  • 5 pitted green olives
  • 1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white rice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat corn oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ham, onion, and green bell pepper; cook and stir until onion and green bell pepper are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in gandules, tomato sauce, sofrito, adobo seasoning, olive brine, green olives, and sazon seasoning until warmed through.
  • Pour water and rice into the pot; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook, stirring frequently to prevent rice from sticking, until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cover; cook until rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove lid and stir rice; cover and cook until rice is very soft, about 30 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    302 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 1897mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 466mg