Description
Arroz Con Gandules, or Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas, is a vibrant and comforting dish that brings the essence of Puerto Rican cuisine straight to your table. This one-pot meal combines fluffy long-grain rice with tender pigeon peas, aromatic spices, and colorful vegetables, creating a flavorful experience that’s perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. With its rich taste and nutritional benefits, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress both experienced cooks and kitchen novices alike. Whether served as a main dish or as a hearty side, Arroz Con Gandules is truly a crowd-pleaser that celebrates the warmth of home-cooked meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) pigeon peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add ground cumin and oregano; mix well to coat vegetables.
- Pour in rice; stir for about 2 minutes to lightly toast it. Then add chicken broth and bring to boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and mix in pigeon peas. Cover tightly and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked through.
- Remove from heat, let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg