It’s Sabroso Saturday (Translation: Tasty Saturday)! The day when we share recipes that have helped us stretch our budget, our imagination and our taste buds, without sacrificing our health!
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This week I am sharing a family favorite, arroz con gandules or rice and green pigeon peas in English. This is my super quick version because I used sofrito, which is a blend of fresh spices and vegetables that are prepared beforehand and frozen for future use.
Arroz con gandules works well with any meat. It also seems to taste better the next day but that could be because I’m not cooking two days in a row!
I have to admit my sons enjoy it much more than white rice. In fact, when I made it this week instead of the usual white rice and beans, my 9 year old stated, “Mom you are finally cooking!”
I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine!
Ingredients
- 5 olives
- 1 package of Goya sazon with coriander and annatto
- 1/2 a cup of ham chopped or 1 package of Goya Ham flavoring
- 1/2 cup of Sofrito (Homemade is preferred but you can use store brought)
- 1 15oz can of Green Pigeon Peas
- 4 cups of rice
- 6 cups of water
Preparation
Makes about 8 -10 servings based on how my family eats (see picture below) but may be more based on your serving size
- Put olives, sazon, ham, sofrito and green pigeon peas in a large pot. Simmer over low heat.
- Add 4 cups of rice into pot. Mix rice with the simmered seasoning.
- Once blended, add 6 cups of water and raise heat to high.
- Boil over high heat until rice begins to boil. Allow to continue boiling for about 2-3 minutes. Turn rice and lower the heat to a low medium heat and cover.
- Stir after 15 minutes and cover.
- Continue cooking until rice is cooked (app. 45 min. with my old pot!)
Psst if your family is resistant to brown rice, using it to make rice and peas is the perfect way to hide it. When my sons aren’t in the kitchen, helping me cook, I use brown instead of white and my boys are none the wiser!
¡Buen Provecho!
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This is such a “basic” dish that my mother never showed me, yet it was always on the table for special occasions. Thanks for sharing – now I don’t feel so left out from the tradition.
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Your son’s comment about “you’re finally cooking!” made me laugh! You can freeze rice too – that way you can make a big batch when you have time, then have it throughout the week. Good for you for making the switch to brown rice!
My recipe is “Sesame Green Beans”. Easy side dish with a fancy touch.
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The first time i had this was in Puerto RIco a couple of years ago. It was delish. I wanted to recreate and now I can.
sounds yummy, I didn’t know you can freeze rice (comment above)
Looks yummy, healty and easy to prepare, Great recipe, love it! thanks!!!
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Love this arroz con gandules healthy recipe! Such a great part of the Puerto Rican meals. I make arroz con gandules in the rice cooker and it works too. Thanks!
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My fave recipe. I love arroz con gandules. I made guineos which is perfect with arroz. 🙂
That is some rice with mayor sabor. I love tasty rice. White rice is only ok if it has beans on top of it 🙂
Se ve delicioso este arrocito!
Lileni recently posted..Frijol choriqueso
My favorite rice dish above many! Great recipe.
Rachel recently posted..Chaulafan – Ecuadorian Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
My personal favorite…unfortunately, I’m nominated to make it at all family gatherings 🙂
Everytime I make this it comes out amogollao. Everytime. Kids don’t seem to mind, but I think I need a real caldero and maybe I should try long grain rice. hmmmmm. To the kitchen!!
Love this recipe and a beautiful presentation!