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Arroz con Gandules Recipe (Puerto Rican Rice With Pigeon Peas)

A classic Puerto Rican one-pot rice dish made with sofrito, pigeon peas, and savory seasonings. Perfect for holiday dinners, family gatherings, or an everyday flavorful meal.

⭐ Why You Will Love Arroz con Gandules

  • It’s authentic, aromatic, and full of Puerto Rican flavor.
  • A one-pot rice dish—simple, beginner-friendly, and quick.
  • Naturally dairy-free and easy to make vegan.
  • Pairs with almost any Latin or Caribbean main dish.
  • Great for meal prep and large family servings.

⭐ Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain rice (washed)
  • 1 can (15 oz) gandules / pigeon peas (drained)
  • ¼ cup sofrito (homemade or store-bought)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 bell pepper (chopped)
  • 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 packet Sazón with achiote
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegan)
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Optional: olives, bay leaf, diced ham or bacon

⭐ How to Make Arroz con Gandules

1. Sauté aromatics

Heat olive oil in a pot. Add garlic, onion, bell pepper, and sofrito. Sauté until fragrant.

2. Add spices and tomato sauce

Stir in Sazón, cumin, oregano, and tomato sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes.

3. Add rice and pigeon peas

Mix in the rice and drained pigeon peas. Stir well.

4. Pour broth and simmer

Add broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

5. Cover and cook

Cook for 20–25 minutes until the rice is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.

6. Fluff and serve

Turn off heat, let the rice rest for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve Arroz con Gandules with:

  • Cuban Mojo Chicken
  • Ropa Vieja
  • Pernil (roast pork)
  • Grilled chicken, shrimp, or beef
  • Sautéed vegetables

Perfect for holiday tables like Christmas and New Year.

❄️ Storage Tips

  • Fridge: Store for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
  • Freezer: Freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and reheat with a splash of broth.
  • Reheat: Microwave or warm on the stove over low heat.

❓ FAQs

1. What are gandules?

Gandules are pigeon peas, small legumes popular in Caribbean cooking.

2. Can I use brown rice?

Yes, but cooking time increases to 40–45 minutes and more broth is needed.

3. Do I need sofrito?

Sofrito adds signature Puerto Rican flavor—highly recommended.

4. Can I make this vegan?

Yes! Use vegetable broth and skip any meat additions.

5. Why is my rice mushy?

Too much liquid. Use a 2:1 broth-to-rice ratio and keep the lid closed.

🔗 Similar Recipes :

  1. Mofongo Recipe
  2. Cuban Black Beans Recipe
  3. Cuban Mojo Chicken Recipe
  4. Sancocho Recipe
  5. Ropa Vieja Recipe

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