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Spanish Rice And Gandules Recipe

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Description

This Spanish Rice and Gandules recipe is a classic dish that is flavorful, easy to make, and perfect as a side dish or a meal on its own. The combination of rice and pigeon peas creates a delicious, comforting dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 10-15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 30-40 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of long-grain rice
  • 1 can of gandules (pigeon peas)
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste

Equipment

  • A large saucepan with a lid
  • A wooden spoon

Method

  1. Begin by rinsing the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain the rice and set it aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat it with the onion and garlic mixture.
  4. Add the salt, ground cumin, and dried oregano, and stir to combine.
  5. Add the water and tomato paste to the saucepan, and stir to combine the ingredients.
  6. Add the can of gandules (pigeon peas) to the saucepan, and stir to combine all the ingredients.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid.
  8. Simmer the rice for 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
  9. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes with the lid on.
  10. Fluff the rice with a fork, and serve hot.

Notes

  • If you don't have tomato paste, you can use 1/2 cup of tomato sauce instead.
  • If you want to add some heat to the dish, you can add a diced jalapeño pepper to the onion and garlic mixture.
  • If you want to make this dish vegetarian or vegan, you can use vegetable broth instead of water.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 260
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 422mg

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch.
  • If you want to add some color to the dish, you can add some diced red or green peppers to the onion and garlic mixture.
  • If you want to make this dish ahead of time, you can cook the rice and gandules separately, and then combine them when you're ready to serve.

Enjoy this delicious Spanish Rice and Gandules recipe as a side dish or a meal on its own. It's easy to make, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at the table.


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