Arroz con Guandules (Dominican Style)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while vegetable oil is more economical.

guandules

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Black beans provide protein while canned peas are a budget-friendly option.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and water with seasonings is cost-effective.

green olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Kalamata olives are more flavorful while black olives are usually cheaper.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear; drain well.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add guandules, tomato sauce, and chicken broth; stir to combine.

Season with salt, black pepper, bay leaves, and lime juice; bring to a simmer.

Add rice and stir well to distribute ingredients evenly.

Cover and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro, green olives, and capers.

Serve warm, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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