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Cauliflower Moro de Gandules

Cultural Context

Originating from Puerto Rico, Moro de Gandules is a traditional dish that combines rice with pigeon peas, often served during festive occasions. The addition of cauliflower offers a nutritious twist while maintaining the dish's hearty essence. This adaptation reflects the island's culinary creativity and the growing popularity of plant-based ingredients in modern diets.

Puerto RicanPRmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 head cauliflower
olive oil
onion
green bell pepper
celery
garlic
salt
black pepper
gandules
Dominican oregano
tomato paste
fresh cilantro
water

gandules

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans provide similar protein content while being more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Rice the cauliflower in batches using a food processor, pulsing for 2-5 seconds until the desired size is achieved.

2

Set the flame to medium and add olive oil to a large pot.

3

Sauté chopped onions, green bell peppers, celery, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper until the vegetables are translucent.

4

Add gandules and Dominican oregano to the pot and sauté for about two minutes.

5

Stir in tomato paste and mix until fully dissolved, about one to two minutes.

6

Add water to the pot, adjusting the amount based on the amount of cauliflower rice used.

7

Add the riced cauliflower to the pot, ensuring it is well coated with the sauce.

8

Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes until the cauliflower rice is tender but not mushy.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

food processorlarge potcutting boardknifespatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

low-carb

Also Known As

Moro de Gandules con ColiflorCauliflower Pigeon Pea Rice

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