Arroz Con Gandules (rice with pigeon peas)

Name: Arroz Con Gandules (rice with pigeon peas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/3 cup very finely diced yellow onion; 1/3 cup very finely diced green bell pepper; ¼ cup finely diced cilantro; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup no salt added tomato sauce; 3 teaspoons (2 packets) sazon seasoning (see note in recipe for how to make your own); 1 (15 oz) can green pigeon peas** (see note in recipe for a sub); 3 cups water; 2 cups basmati white rice; Optional: ¼ cup pimento stuffed olives, sliced

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Flavorful homemade arroz con gandules, or Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas! Learn how to make my family's take on traditional arroz con gandules with simple ingredients, homemade sofrito and sazon seasoning. The perfect easy pairing with your favorite proteins or homemade tostones!

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:48 GMT