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Meaty Arroz Con Gandules

Meaty Arroz Con Gandules Recipe

This is a direct copy of the recipe on the can of Goya Green Pigeon Peas aka Gandules Verde and it is so delicious!! I usually use 1/2 cup of the ham because it is slightly healthier, but have also used smoked turkey breast.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Puerto Rican
Calories 395.9 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices bacon or 1/2 cup ham, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 15 ounces goya green pigeon peas, undrained
  • 1 packet sazon goya con culantro y achiote
  • 1/2 cup goya tomato sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups rice, I use Uncle Ben

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add bacon(ham), onions, green pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes longer.
  • Add remaining ingredient, except rice and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in rice; cover.
  • Simmer for 2 minutes or until rice is tender.

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Nutrition

Serving: 228gCalories: 395.9kcalCarbohydrates: 74.9gProtein: 15.8gFat: 3.7gSaturated Fat: 1.1gCholesterol: 3.9mgSodium: 139.4mgFiber: 9.2gSugar: 1.3g
Keyword < 60 Mins, Beans, Easy, Rice
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