ARROZ CON GANDULES (RICE WITH PIGEON PEAS)

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Feed a crowd with this authentic Arroz con Gandules recipe, which was handed down to me from my mom. It's a staple with the "familia" at all our gatherings. -Evelyn Robles, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 18 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup sofrito
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 envelope Goya sazon with coriander and annatto
7 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) pigeon peas, drained
2 cans (5 ounces each) Vienna sausage, drained and chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 envelope Goya ham-flavored concentrate
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook Sofrito in oil over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add rice and sazon; cook and stir until rice is lightly toasted, 3-4 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, 15-20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Aiabalay Ahmef
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Ashley Wolford
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This dish is a great way to add some flavor to your rice. The pigeon peas add a nice sweetness and the sofrito gives it a nice savory flavor.


Laura Knoff
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a simple recipe to follow and the results are always delicious.


Pubg lover Ho yara
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pigeon peas. I added some chopped tomatoes and onions to the dish and it turned out great.


MD Mahamudul
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Marley Portugal
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This dish is a great way to add some flavor to your rice. The pigeon peas add a nice sweetness and the sofrito gives it a nice savory flavor.


G Ll
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a simple recipe to follow and the results are always delicious.


Choubeila Krid
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I added some chopped green peppers and onions to the dish and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ahtasham Baloch
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Ayman Abuukar
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! I followed the instructions exactly and it turned out perfectly. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the pigeon peas were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.