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.

Sejal Chaulagai
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Najatbirds Style
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This was my first time making arroz con gandules and it was a success! The dish was flavorful and the gandules were a nice addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Vashiona Moore
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the gandules added a nice touch of texture.


Charles Baggett
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The gandules were a new ingredient for us, but we all enjoyed them.


Adolphus Ware
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This dish was delicious! The gandules added a nice touch of sweetness and the sofrito was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kailee Rinchack
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the gandules.


ADESANYA ADEBIYI
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I'm not a huge fan of pigeon peas, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Zakariya Sajid
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This rice dish was so flavorful and easy to make. I loved the addition of the gandules and the sofrito really brought everything together. Definitely a new favorite recipe!


doctor strange
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This was my first time making arroz con gandules and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Samuel kajimu
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The gandules add a unique flavor and texture that really sets this dish apart.


OdK Emmanuel
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This arroz con gandules was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were so well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly. We'll definitely be making this again soon.