How To Make Rice & Peas | Spanish Rice Recipe | Arroz Con Gondules

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 pouring 2-3 tablespoons of canola oil into a heavy bottom pot and heat it on the stove.

Add about 3 tablespoons of sofrito to the pot and fry it until fragrant.

Add the green pigeon peas to the pot along with some of their juice and stir.

Add about 2 tablespoons of pitted olives to the mixture.

Pour in approximately 1/4 can of tomato sauce for color and flavor.

Sprinkle in some black pepper and adobo seasoning to taste.

Add 3 cups of rice to the pot and mix it well with the other ingredients until the rice is coated.

Pour in 4 cups of water, ensuring the rice is well submerged.

Wait for the water to come to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it dry out slightly until the rice is visible on top.

Cover the pot with aluminum foil and set the heat to low to steam the rice for about 10-15 minutes.

After 12-13 minutes, check the rice for doneness and fluff it from the bottom up.

If necessary, cover the pot again and let it steam for an additional 3-5 minutes.

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