Brown Rice and Black-Eyed Peas (Gandules) | Life & Health Network

Brown Rice and Black-Eyed Peas (Gandules) | Life & Health Network

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Rice with pigeon peas is extremely popular in Puerto Rico, as well as other countries in the Caribbean and northern South America. Many times it is served on special occasions, such as Christmas and...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Sofrito Boricua Sauce
  • 2 cups long-grain brown rice, uncooked
  • 2 ½ cups black-eyed peas (gandules)
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 chives, chopped
  • 1 big red bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp achiote powder
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • salt to taste
  • plantain leaf (optional)

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