rice and pigeon peas
Rice and Pigeon Peas (Arroz con Gandules — Puerto Rico) This is the national rice and bean dish of Puerto Rico. 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 large cloves g...
Ingredients
- 3tablespoonolive oil
- 1large yellow onion, diced
- 3large cloves garlic, minced
- 1medium green bell pepper, seeded, de-ribbed and diced
- 1/2cupcanned tomato sauce
- 1/2cuppimiento-stuffed olives, drained
- 5cupcold water
- 1(16 ounce) can pigeon peas, drained
Directions
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Rice and Pigeon Peas (Arroz con Gandules — Puerto Rico) This is the national rice and bean dish of Puerto Rico
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3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 large cloves garlic, minced 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded, de-ribbed and diced 1/
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Sauté onions, garlic and green bell pepper, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes
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Stir in the tomato sauce, olives, capers, oregano, parsley, basil, saffron threads or turmeric, salt and pepper
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then add water and pigeon peas
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Increase the heat to high
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Add the rice, stir once, and bring it to a boil
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Cover and boil, without stirring, until most of the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes