Rice with Pigeon Peas
Rice & pasta

Rice with Pigeon Peas

Yellow rice with pigeon peas and sofrito, Puerto Rico's signature dish.

VegetarianVeganGluten-free

55 minTime
4Servings
MediumDifficulty
Puerto RicoCuisine

Ingredients

  • 300 g rice
  • 250 g cooked pigeon peas (gandules)
  • 600 g water
  • 1 onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 sweet chili peppers (ajíes dulces)
  • 50 g tomato paste
  • 50 g oil
  • 8 green olives
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon achiote
  • Salt to taste

Step-by-step

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Tips

  • Achiote gives it its characteristic golden color.
  • For a non-vegan version, sauté bacon or ham at the start.

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