TRADITIONAL ARROZ CON GANDULES

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After so much trial and error I gave up trying to make this recipe just like Gma's. This is the one I use. I try to keep it as "low-fat" possible by not adding bacon or sausage like other recipes call for.

Provided by l0ve2c00k

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons sofrito sauce
1 (15 ounce) can green pigeon peas, undrained
sazon goya con culantro y achiote (to taste)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cilantro
salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a large pot, saute oil, paste and sofrito.
  • Add water, oregano,cilantro, sazon and salt.
  • After washing rice (if desired), add rice.
  • After bringing to a boil (on medium-high heat). Cover and cook on low heat until ready.
  • Garnish with roasted red bell peppers if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.8, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 26.4, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 13.2

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