Arroz Con Gandules ( Rice and Beans)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 14
Arroz Con Gandules: A traditional Puerto Rican dish of rice and beans with a twist
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon sofrito sauce ( check out recipe # from my recipes )
1 can pigeon peas ( any canned bean will do )
0.5 can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 can Spam ( do n't ask a lot of people use it , substitute a ham steak )
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 package sazon goya
6 -10 pitted green olives
2 cups rice ( rinsed )
4 cups water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
423
Sugar
3g
Fat
12g
Arroz con Gandules, or Rice and Beans, is a beloved dish in Puerto Rico and throughout the Caribbean. It is a flavorful and comforting dish that is often served at special occasions and family gatherings. The dish combines the heartiness of rice and beans with the unique flavors of sofrito sauce, sazon goya seasoning, and green olives. Best of all, the dish is easy to customize and can be made with different types of beans and seasonings to suit your preferences.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat and add the sofrito sauce.
2.Add the Spam or ham steak and cook until lightly browned.
3.Add the pigeon peas, tomato sauce, salt, sazon goya, and olives to the pot and stir.
4.Add the rice and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
5.Cook for 25-30 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

PROS

Arroz con Gandules is a satisfying and flavorful dish that is easy to make and perfect for a family dinner or a potluck.

The rice and beans provide a good source of plant-based protein, while the use of olives and sazon goya adds a unique flavor to the dish.

CONS

This dish can be high in sodium due to the use of canned beans and sazon goya seasoning.

The recipe also calls for Spam, which is processed meat and may not be suitable for everyone’s dietary needs.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Arroz con Gandules is a good source of plant-based protein, dietary fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals.
The use of sazon goya seasoning has been linked to improving digestion, reducing inflammation, and supporting immune function.

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