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Quick & Easy To Make Arroz Con Gandule Using Liquid Coconut Oil

QUICK & EASY TO MAKE ARROZ CON GANDULE USING LIQUID COCONUT OIL

Arroz con gandule (rice and pigeon peas) a flavorful side dish that's easily made in under 30 minutes!

Course Side Dish
Cuisine spanish
Keyword arroz con gandule recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 9

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 3-4 cups water
  • 1 large can of pigeon peas
  • 1 red pepper
  • Diced small onion
  • 5 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 3 cups medium grain rice
  • Salt and pepper to your liking
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Pour oil into an aluminum pot.

  2. Add tomato sauce, onion and red peppers, let simmer.

  3. Pour in 3 cups of water, chicken bouillon, garlic, salt, and pepper.

  4. Add pigeon peas and bring it to a boil.

  5. Pour in rice, and stir.

  6. Reduce heat and bring to a soft boil. Allow liquid to evaporate and then gently stir.**Avoid stirring more than once or twice

  7. Reduce heat to simmer and cover with lid.

  8. Let rice cook for about 25-30 minutes or until rice is ready to eat.