Arroz Con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)
by JerseyBlue
Arroz Con Gandules is a traditional Puerto Rican dish. It's usually made for special occasions.
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups Rice
- 3 cups Water
- 1/2 cup Sofrito
- 1 16-oz can Gandules (Pigeon Peas)
- 1 tbsp Capers
- 1 tbsp Green Olives with Pimiento ; (Sliced)
- 1 packet Sazon Goya w/ Culantro and Annatto
- 1 8-oz can Tomato Sauce
- 3 tbsp Cooking Oil
- Salt & Pepper ; to Taste if Needed
INSTRUCTIONS
In a Medium size Caldero (cooking pot used to cook rice on the stove. It is made of iron or thick aluminum.) combine Oil, Tomato Sauce, Capers, Olives, Sofrito, & Sazon. Cook Over Medium heat for 4 minutes.
Add all other ingredients. Mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste if needed.
Bring to a boil for 1 Minute reduce heat to low/med and cook covered for approx. 20-30 Minutes.
Do not stir rice during cooking process or it will get mushy.
Sazon (1 1/4 tsp equals one packet of Sazon in recipe.)
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Coriander
1 tsp Annatto
Sofrito
1 Large yellow onion
1 Green Bell Pepper
1 Red Bell Pepper
1 Ajies Pepper (red and sweet)
1 Medium head of Garlic
1 bunch of fresh Cilantro
6 Culantro Leaves (Coriander)
1/4 Cup Pitted Olives
1 Tbsp Capers
1 Tbsp Black Pepper
1 Tbsp Crushed Oregano
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
Wash Peel and seed everything. Puree and store.
NOTES
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Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (500g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 4 | ||
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| Calories: 958 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 163 (17%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 18.1g | 24 % | |
| Saturated Fat 1.3g | 7 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 8.2g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 3g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
| Sodium 772.5mg | 27 % | |
| Potassium 1935.1mg | 51 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 163.6g | 48 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 21.4g | 86 % | |
| Sugars, other 142.2g | ||
| Protein 35.7g | 51 % | |
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Calories per serving: 958
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