Moro De Gandules (Rice N Peas) Recipe

Name: Moro De Gandules (Rice N Peas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups long grain white rice; 4 cups water; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons sofrito (see recipe for sofrito); 2 tablespoons spanish olives; 1 can green or dry pigeon peans, drained; 1 envelope sazon with annato; 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano; cilantro; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste; salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

3 cups long grain white rice
4 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons sofrito (see recipe for sofrito)
2 tablespoons spanish olives
1 can green or dry pigeon peans, drained
1 envelope sazon with annato
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
cilantro
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
salt and black pepper to taste

1
Start by heating the oil in a pot at high heat, and when the oil is nice and hot, add the Sofrito. This must be browned, about 1 minute.
2
After that has been done add the olives, the tomato paste, and all the spices, including the envelope of sazon.
3
Once that has been well blended, add the water, peas, salt and pepper to taste.
4
Bring this up to a boil then stir in rice and leave uncovered.
5
Once most of the water has evaporated, lower heat and stir 1 more time, then cover.
6
Let this cook for about 30 - 40 minutes on a low heat setting, stirring occasionally (every 10 minutes) until the rice is tender.
7
Serve.

601

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups long grain white rice, 4 cups water, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 tablespoons sofrito (see recipe for sofrito), and more.

Yes, Moro De Gandules (Rice N Peas) 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.

Moro De Gandules (Rice N Peas)

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