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Easy Arroz con Gandules

Easy Arroz con Gandules

Cost $15, save $20

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  • 50 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 2 green bell peppers, diced
    • 🧅 1 onion, chopped
    • 🧄 6 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped

  • Oils

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • Canned Goods

    • 🍅 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
    • 2 (15 ounce) cans pigeon peas, drained

  • Spices & Seasonings

    • 1 (.25 ounce) package Spanish seasoning

  • Grains

    • 🍚 3 cups uncooked brown rice

  • Liquids

    • 💧 6 cups boiling water

STEPS

1

Place green peppers, onion, garlic, and cilantro in a blender or food processor, and puree to create soffrito. Store any extra soffrito in an airtight container for future use.

2

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan, and cook 6 tablespoons of the soffrito for 3 to 4 minutes to release the flavors.

3

Mix in one can of tomato sauce and the Spanish seasoning packet. Stir well.

4

Add 3 cups of uncooked brown rice and stir gently until the rice is evenly coated with the mixture.

5

Stir in the drained pigeon peas and add the boiling water. Cover with aluminum foil and a lid, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 45 minutes or until the rice is tender.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

237

Calories

  • 7
    Protein
  • 42
    Carbs
  • 5
    Fats

💡 Make extra sofrito and freeze it for quick use in future recipes.If you can't find pigeon peas, substitute with kidney beans or black beans.Ensure the pot is tightly sealed while simmering to preserve steam and cook the rice evenly.For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the soffrito.