Pigeon Pea Rice: Arroz con Gandules Recipe

Name: Pigeon Pea Rice: Arroz con Gandules
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 8 strips bacon, finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves; 2 cups long-grain white rice; 1 (10-ounce) can chopped tomatoes and green chiles; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Pinch achiote powder, optional; 1 (15-ounce) can green pigeon peas (gandules), rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 cups water; Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
8 strips bacon, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 (10-ounce) can chopped tomatoes and green chiles
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch achiote powder, optional
1 (15-ounce) can green pigeon peas (gandules), rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups water
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

1
Place a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the oil and bacon.
3
Fry, stirring, until the bacon is crisp.
4
Add the onion and cilantro.
5
Continue to cook for 5 minutes until the onion is soft.
6
Add the rice, tomatoes, oregano, cumin, salt, achiote, and pigeon peas.
7
Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the rice is opaque.
8
Stir in the tomato paste and water and bring to boil.
9
When all the water is absorbed, cover tightly and reduce the heat to low.
10
Cook for 25 to 30 minutes until tender.
11
Serve on a decorative platter and garnish with cilantro.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 8 strips bacon, finely chopped, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves, and more.

Yes, Pigeon Pea Rice: 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.

Pigeon Pea Rice: Arroz con Gandules

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