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Caribbean Arroz con Gandules (Rice & Peas)

Here's how you make Caribbean Arroz con Gandules (Rice & Peas)
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 serrano pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound rice, cooked (cold)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon oil (achiote oil)
  • Adobo seasoning (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • Habanero hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 16 ounces green pigeon peas (gandules verde; undrained)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large skillet saute the bell pepper, onion, garlic and serrano until soft.

  • Step 2: Stir in the water, tomato paste, achiote oil, and seasonings.

  • Step 3: Mix in the pigeon peas with their liquid and the crumbled rice.

  • Step 4: Stir and cook until water evaporates and mixture is hot.

  • Step 5: Remove from heat and cover skillet; let it sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb some of the steam and get fluffier. Toss in the cilantro and fluff with a fork.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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