Arroz Con Gandules Recipe

Name: Arroz Con Gandules
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 3 boneless pork chops, diced; 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning; 3 tablespoons recaito (Goya brand); 10 olives, pimento stuffed, halved; 10 capers; 3 tablespoons tomato paste, use tablespoons; 16 ounces pigeon peas, undrained; 2 cups long grain white rice; 1 ½ teaspoons salt

Servings: persons

1
Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Sprinkle pork with adobo seasoning and rub into meat with your hands,.
3
Cook meat in hot oil, stirring frequently until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.
4
Add recaito, olives, capers and tomato paste to pot.
5
Lower heat to medium, stir and cook 1 minute to combine ingredients.
6
Add pigeon peas and liquid into the pot and simmer covered for 5 minutes.
7
Remove lid, add the rice, 3 cups of water and salt.
8
Bring to a boil, lower heat and cook covered for 20 minutes without disturbing.
9
Remove the lid and stir gently.
10
Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes over low heat,.
11
Remove from the heat and keep covered until ready to seve.

741

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup olive oil, 3 boneless pork chops, diced, 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning, 3 tablespoons recaito (Goya brand), and more.

Yes, Arroz Con Gandules falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Arroz Con Gandules

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Variations & substitutions

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