Arroz con Gandules: A Heartwarming Puerto Rican Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/4 bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 1 can (15 oz) pigeon peas, drained and rinsed
• 3 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
• 1 packet sazón seasoning (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 bay leaf