How to Make Puerto Rican Rice and Beans (Arroz con Gandules) - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a plate of Puerto Rican Rice and Beans, known as Arroz con Gandules, to transport you to the tropical flavors of the Caribbean. This classic dish is a staple in Puerto Rican cuisine and is beloved for its rich, savory flavors and comforting elements. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or preparing a cozy meal for your family, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.

Arroz con Gandules is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that is made with rice, pig...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup sofrito
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with achiote
  • ½ tablespoon adobo seasoning
  • 2 cups medium-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 (15 ounce) can gandules (pigeon peas), drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized caldero or nonstick pan. Stir in sofrito, garlic, sazon, and adobo; cook for 4 minutes, making sure not to burn garlic. Stir in rice until coated well; pour in chicken broth and water and stir once more.
  • Bring mixture to a boil and cook over medium-high heat until all liquid has been absorbed and rice looks like it has little holes throughout, 20 to 25 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in peas and cilantro gently from bottom to top, once or twice only. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and let rice sit, uncovered, for 10 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    256 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 1288mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 174mg