Spanish Rice and Pigeon Peas Arroz Con Gandules

Transform your dinner table into a celebration of Puerto Rican flavor with this irresistible Spanish Rice and Pigeon Peas, known as Arroz Con Gandules. This one-pot dish features perfectly seasoned long-grain rice infused with the bold, savory essence of sofrito, tomato sauce, and sazon seasoning with achiote. Tangy capers, briny green olives, and tender pigeon peas add layers of flavor and texture, while chopped cilantro brings a fresh finishing touch. Simple to prepare with just 10 minutes of prep time and ready in under 45 minutes, this hearty and aromatic recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or festive gathering. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with roast pork or grilled chicken for a complete Puerto Rican experience. Healthy, comforting, and full of vibrant spices, Arroz Con Gandules is bound to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup sofrito
• 4 ounces tomato sauce
• 0.333 cup pitted green olives
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 packet sazon seasoning with achiote
• 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 cups chicken broth or water
• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 1 cup canned pigeon peas (drained and rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sofrito and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the tomato sauce, green olives, capers, sazon seasoning, adobo, and cumin. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth or water and bring to a boil.

Step 5

Add the rice to the pot, stirring to evenly coat the grains with the mixture.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 7

After 20 minutes, gently stir in the pigeon peas. Cover the pot and allow the rice to cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.

Step 8

Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1805.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1092.9

Total Fat 44.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5683.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g	0%
Total Sugars 11.9g
Protein 21.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 172.2mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 843.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.7%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 54.4%