Rice and peas are transformed by ingredients like onion, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro and oregano in this classic one-pot Dominican side. The dish is often cooked in a caldero-style pot made of aluminum, but a large cast-iron pot will also work. Popular around the holidays, moro de guandules (rice and pigeon peas) is great for large family gatherings and meal prep alike.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 55 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 55 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 3 teaspoons sazón seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- One 15-ounce can green pigeon peas, drained
- 1/4 cup sliced pitted manzanilla olives, optional
- Kosher salt
- 3 cups long-grain white rice
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large, heavy-bottomed aluminum or cast-iron pot over medium heat, then add the cilantro, garlic, bell pepper and onion. Sauté until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the tomato sauce, sazón, oregano, black pepper, bay leaf, pigeon peas, 3 cups of water and the olives if using. Stir together and bring to a light boil. Season with salt.
- Add the rice, stir and bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until all the water has been absorbed by the rice, about 25 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to steam until the rice is completely tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf, fluff the rice to make sure it’s mixed well with the other ingredients and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 492 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 95 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 503 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 492 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 95 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 503 mg |
Reviews
Reminded me of home! So good