Basmati Arroz Con Gandules - Rice with pigeon peas

gandules (pigeon peas)

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Edamame offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

sofrito

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable mix

💰Cheaper: store-bought seasoning

A homemade mix can reduce sodium and preservatives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth can be lower in calories and cost.

Heat a pot over medium heat.

Add shallots to the pot and sauté for a few seconds.

Add a spoon of salsa and fresh crushed oregano; cook for a few seconds.

Stir in one spoon of tomato paste or two spoons of tomato sauce and mix well.

Add garlic and cook for about another minute or two.

Since I don't have my olive mix, add about a teaspoon of vinegar for flavor.

Add the washed basmati rice and mix well.

Add chicken bouillon and a small spoon of pink himalayan salt to taste.

Wait until the mixture comes to a boil.

Once boiling, lower the heat and let it dry out.

Cover the pot and cook for about 30 minutes until the rice is done.

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