Puertorrican Arroz Con Gandules Recipe

pigeon peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Canned peas are more accessible and affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

green olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Black olives are usually cheaper.

sofrito

🥗Healthier: homemade sofrito

💰Cheaper: store-bought sofrito

Store-bought can be more convenient.

Marinate pork with garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar.

Cook marinated pork until soft.

In a separate pan, heat olive oil and add 2 teaspoons of sofrito.

Add 3 tablespoons of ricotta con cilantro to the pan.

Add 2 packets of sazon for color.

Add 3 cups of rice to the mixture.

Drain the water from the canned gondolas and add them to the pan.

Add 3.5 cups of water from the meat mixture to the pan.

Combine all ingredients and ensure the water level is about 3/4 inch above the rice surface.

Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, checking to ensure it doesn't overcook.

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