Easy Arroz Con Gandules Recipe

Name: Easy Arroz Con Gandules
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 green bell peppers, diced; 1 onion, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (.25 ounce) package Spanish seasoning; 3 cups uncooked brown rice; 2 (15 ounce) cans pigeon peas, drained; 6 cups boiling water

Servings: persons

1
Place green peppers, onion, garlic and cilantro in a blender or food processor, puree. This mixture is called soffrito, it is your seasoning base. It can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 6 months.
2
Place 3 tablespoons olive oil and 6 tablespoons soffrito in an 8 quart saucepan. Cook for 3 or 4 minutes to release oils.
3
Pour one can of tomato sauce and the Spanish seasoning packet into the saucepan, mix well. Add 3 cups rice to the mixture and stir until the rice is coated.
4
Stir pigeon peas into the mixture and add boiling water. Cover the pot with aluminum foil and a pot lid. Reduce heat to simmer and cook 45 minutes or until rice is tender.

3864

kcal

Calories

373

Fat

125

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 green bell peppers, diced, 1 onion, chopped, 6 cloves garlic, minced, 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Easy Arroz Con Gandules falls under the General 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!

Easy Arroz Con Gandules

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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