Arroz Con Gandules Recipe

Name: Arroz Con Gandules Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb Dry pigeon peas; 4 slc Bacon, crisp, minced; 1/2 c. Onion, minced; 1/2 c. Green pepper, diced; 4 clv garlic, finely chopped; 1 med Ham hocks; 1 pkt Sazon seasoning; 1/2 c. Tomato sauce; 1 Tbsp. Salt; 1/2 tsp Grnd black pepper; 2 c. Rice

Servings: persons

1
Soak beans and drain.
2
combine 7 c. water and beans in a 6 to 8 qt pot.
3
Cook bacon in skillet till crisp.
4
Drain bacon drippings, leaving about 1 Tbsp.
5
in pan and cook onion, pepper and garlic till tender.
6
Stir mix into beans in pot.
7
Add in ham hock.
8
Bring to boil.
9
Reduce heat, cover and simmer till beans are tender.
10
Add in more water if necessary.
11
(There should be about 4 c. of liquid at this point.)
12
Add in remaining ingredients.
13
Bring to boil.
14
Reduce heat and simmer covered 20 to 25 min or possibly till rice is tender.

1236

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb Dry pigeon peas, 4 slc Bacon, crisp, minced, 1/2 c. Onion, minced, 1/2 c. Green pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Arroz Con Gandules Recipe 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!