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Arroz Con Gandules (Rice With Pigeon Peas) Recipe

Arroz Con Gandules (Rice With Pigeon Peas) Recipe

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Arroz Con Gandules (Rice With Pigeon Peas)

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 oz salt pork, cut into small cubes
4 oz cubed ham
3 cups rice
1 (16 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (16 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (16 oz) can pigeon peas ( gandules)
1 tbsp food coloring (bijol)
2 tbsp capers
10 -15 stuffed green olives
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp italian seasoning
salt & pepper
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 red pepper
1 onion
1 green pepper
1 head garlic

Directions:

In a large pot, fry salt pork in olive oil until halfway done; add ham and continue frying.
Add rice and sauté until rice is browned.
Add about 3/4 cup to 1 cup sofrito (more or less to taste), tomato sauce and canned tomatoes.
Add gandules (drained and rinsed) and 4 cups of water.
Add olives and capers, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper to taste and bijol (for color).
Cook uncovered over medium-high heat 10 minutes, then cover, lower heat and continue cooking 15—20 minutes until done.
Sofrito: Blend 1 Bunch Cilantro, 1 red pepper, 1 onion, 1 green pepper and 1 head garlic in blender until smooth. (Leftover Sofrito can be freezed and used in beans, soups, etc.).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	444.02 Kcal (1859 kJ)
Calories from fat	143.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.94g	25%
Cholesterol	22.11mg	7%
Sodium	744.21mg	31%
Potassium	272.88mg	6%
Total Carbs	64.61g	22%
Sugars	1.96g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.47g	10%
Protein	9.54g	19%
Vitamin C	32.9mg	55%
Iron	3.5mg	19%
Calcium	26.5mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	272.59 Kcal (1141 kJ)
Calories from fat	88.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.79g	25%
Cholesterol	13.58mg	7%
Sodium	456.88mg	31%
Potassium	167.52mg	6%
Total Carbs	39.66g	22%
Sugars	1.2g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.52g	10%
Protein	5.86g	19%
Vitamin C	20.2mg	55%
Iron	2.2mg	19%
Calcium	16.3mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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