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Arroz con Gandules
Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas, sofrito, annatto oil, olives, capers, and vegetable broth.
Easy⏱️ 48 min📖 1 min readServes 6~390 kcal🇵🇷 Puerto Rican🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 30 min cook
- #One-Pot
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 48 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the rice
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Rice
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Pigeon peas
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Vegetable stock
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Olives
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Capers
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Annatto oil
For the sofrito
- 1 Onion
- 1 Green pepper
- 3 clove Garlic
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Tomato puree
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Cumin
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Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the onion, green pepper, and garlic.
- 2
Soften the sofrito vegetables in the annatto oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 3
Add the tomato puree, cumin, olives, and capers and cook for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 4
Add the rice and pigeon peas to the pot and coat them with the oil for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 5
Add the vegetable stock and salt, and cover once it comes to a boil.
- 6
Cook the pilaf over low heat for 20 minutes, until it absorbs the liquid.
20 min20:00 - 7
Turn off the heat, rest for 10 minutes, fluff with a fork, and serve.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: After adding the rice, do not stir too much; the lightly browned pegao layer at the bottom forms that way.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the rice hot with fried plantains, avocado slices, and optional hot sauce.
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- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~390
kcal calories
11
g protein
68
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 70%Fat 19%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Arroz con Gandules make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Arroz con Gandules take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 48 minutes in total.Is Arroz con Gandules difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Arroz con Gandules have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 11g, carbs: 68g, fat: 8g.Is Arroz con Gandules allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Arroz con Gandules belong to?
This recipe belongs to Puerto Rican cuisine.How many ingredients does Arroz con Gandules need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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