Vegan Moro de Guandules

Delight your taste buds with this savory Vegan Moro de Guandules, a plant-based take on a beloved Dominican classic. This hearty one-pot dish combines fluffy long-grain white rice with tender green pigeon peas (guandules) simmered in creamy coconut milk and fragrant vegetable broth. A sofrito-inspired base of sautéed red onion, green bell pepper, and garlic enhances the depth of flavor, while oregano and fresh cilantro add a vibrant, aromatic finish. Perfect as a comforting main course or a flavorful side, this recipe is naturally vegan, easy to prepare in under an hour, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Whether you’re exploring Caribbean cuisine for the first time or craving a taste of home, this vegan twist on Moro de Guandules is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped Red onion
• 1 medium, chopped Green bell pepper
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 can, drained and rinsed (approximately 15 ounces) Canned green pigeon peas (guandules)
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 1.5 cups Long-grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped red onion and green bell pepper to the pot, sauté for about 5 minutes until they become soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another 2 minutes until the tomato paste is well incorporated and fragrant.

Step 4

Add the drained pigeon peas, coconut milk, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir together.

Step 5

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Add the rinsed rice to the pot, stirring to combine.

Step 6

Season the mixture with oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid.

Step 8

Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the rice to fully absorb the flavors.

Step 9

Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the fresh chopped cilantro.

Step 10

Serve warm as a main dish or a hearty side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1812.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1434.0

Total Fat 39.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4536.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 230.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.8g	0%
Total Sugars 41.1g
Protein 44.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 343.9mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 3078.7mg	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: 24.2%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 63.5%