Arroz Con Gandules

Ingredients

• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Water (3 cups)
• Long (grain white rice - 2 cups)
• Pigeon peas (1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed)
• Sazon seasoning (1 packet)
• Tomato sauce (1/4 cup)
• Sofrito (1/2 cup)
• Cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Green bell pepper (1, finely chopped)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 medium, finely chopped)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and green bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the cilantro, sofrito, tomato sauce, and sazon seasoning. Stir to combine.
4. Add the pigeon peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Add the rice, water, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
7. Remove from heat and let the rice rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!