How to make ARROZ CON GANDULES de Puerto Rico (while dancing to Tu Cariñito)

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.

Start by preparing the ingredients for the recipe.

Open 2 cans of pigeon peas and set them aside.

In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons of achiote oil over medium heat.

Add chopped bell pepper and sauté until softened.

Add 3 tablespoons of sofrito and stir it in with the bell pepper.

Sprinkle in sazon for flavor and mix well.

Add 2 cups of rice directly into the pot and stir to combine with the sofrito and bell pepper.

Pour in 2 cups of water, adjusting the amount depending on the type of rice used.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cover the pot and let it cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

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