How to Make Rice with Pigeon Peas for a lot of people

pigeon peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than fresh pigeon peas.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more economical.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham is leaner, while smoked sausage is often less expensive.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice offers more fiber, while white rice is generally cheaper.

Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a large pot.

Add cut pieces of ham and sauté for a few minutes.

Add 5 big tablespoons of sofrito (onion, peppers, fresh garlic, cilantro, culantro) to the pot.

Pour in 1 cup of juice from the pigeon peas.

Add 10 cups of medium grain rice without rinsing (optional to rinse).

Pour in 9.5 cups of water (or 10.5 cups if not using pigeon peas juice).

Add 2 envelopes of sazon and 1 tablespoon of oregano.

Add approximately 3 tablespoons of salt, adjusting to taste.

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Once boiling, add the 10 cups of rice and stir.

Lower the heat to medium-high to low and cover the pot.

Cook for approximately 30 to 45 minutes, stirring once after 30 minutes.

After stirring, cover and let cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until rice is cooked.

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