Arroz con Gandules

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
parboiled long grain rice 1 cup uncookedolives 6oz drained well rinsed 2 tablespoons Sofrito( tomatoes, onion, garlic, pepper and cilantro)1 packet of sazon con cilantro y achiotespray of olive oil non stck cooking spray in pot 2 1/2 cups waterblack pepper to taste15 0z pigeon peas rinsed and drained
Directions
In large pot spray with olive oil lightly , turn heat onto medium add 2 1/2 cups of water , add the sofrito and sazon to that and mix well. Add olives and bring to boil. When at a boil add rice boil for one minute, then put aluminum foil and put lid on top of pot and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 25 minutes. Turn off heat and let rest for 5 minutes . After that mix well and serve.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MELODYNIGRO.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 176.6
  • Total Fat: 3.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 458.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
  • Protein: 7.1 g

Member Reviews
  • STORMY96
    i absolutely love arroz con gandules! mmm - 8/8/12
  • 157MXB89
    This is one of my favorite dishes that my mom makes. - 8/1/10
  • LYCHEE82
    Try adding freshly sprouted beans (mung/black eyed) to increase the protein content ... yum :o) - 6/5/10