Making an easy dish like Rice with Pigeon Peas or Arroz con Gandules, as we call it in Spanish is peace of mine these days. Things are hectic at home due to the quarantine. Parents ar now teachers so having to balance work with helping our children with school work, and throwing together food for the family can be challenging. That’s why an easy dish is key in these hectic days. Arroz Con Gandules is a recipe that brings back many memories of my childhood.
We love rice dishes, so I’ve put together a perfect, easy snack to throw together. It tastes great and is now a staple side at all of my family’s get-togethers!
An Easy Dish that Satisfies
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This easy dish is perfect for busy days when you just don’t have time to be in the kitchen for hours. The thing I love about it is that it’s delicious and satisfying, but I don’t have to toil in the kitchen to make it. That’s always a winner in my book. All it takes to make this delicious, easy dish is Hellmann’s, Lipton Recipe Secrets, and Knorr. With this recipe, I can whip something up that tastes amazing, saves me time and money, and still satisfies everyone at the table. It’s perfect!
To begin, you’ll need ingredients that you can find at your local store.
Rice with Pigeon Peas
Using just a few ingredients, you can make a delicious dish that saves time and money, and that’s what it’s really all about, isn’t it? So get your cooking hat on and be ready to take it right back off again! Keep in mind that everyone has a little twist on how they prepare it, however, this is how I prepare mine.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped ham
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 2 cups of water
- 1 package Knorr® Rice Sidesâ„¢ – Chicken flavor
- 1 can (15.5 oz.) pigeon peas, drained and rinsed
- Pinch Salt
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook ham, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 2
minutes.
Add onion and green pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds until fragrant. Add tomato and cook 1 minute.
Stir in water, Knorr® Rice Sidesâ„¢ – Chicken flavor and pigeon peas. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in salt. Let stand 2 minutes before serving.
Serve, if desired, with cilantro and sliced olives.
SERVES 4 | PREP TIME 15 MINS |COOK TIME: 30 MINS
An Easy Dish for You
If you think this dish looks as delicious as I do – and why wouldn’t you? It only takes a few delicious ingredients from and you’ll be all set. It couldn’t be easier and you have time to spare with the family! Sit back and let the compliments wash over you and your super easy dish. 😉
How about you? Have you ever cooked Rice with Pigeon Peas? How was it? Let’s talk about it in the comments.
Looks like a delicious dish to try. Saving the recipe thanks for sharing.
You are welcome! Enjoy it.
Wow! You made me hungry 🙂 This looks yummy!!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Right? So delicious!
What a great dish to make for summer. We have a get together next weekend, I think I’ll have this on the table.
Oh ok awesome, I hope you do make it and see how good it is.
This looks so easy and sounds perfect! I can’t wait to try it!
It is. Let us know after you make it, what you thought of it.
I used to love Knorr seasoning packages. I haven’t used them in so long but this recipe has inspired me to give them a try again. Love the simplicity of this recipe.
They are so flavorful and give this dish a kick.
I love preparing simple and easy dishes. This one looks delicious, a perfect time to make one tonight.
It is very simple and tasty.
This dish is so colorful and hearty. I love recipes that include so many different vegetables. My family is gonna love this 🙂
I hope your family enjoys it a much as we did.
This looks so tasty, comforting and easy! I will have to keep an eye out for pigeon peas – I don’t think I’ve ever seen them for sale in Hawaii but maybe they are out there. Thanks for sharing.
I’m sure you will find them!
I love rice and bean/pea protein for a light lunch and this hit the spot.
It sure does, Angela.
I am always interested trying new kinds of rice dish. This looks delicious.
So glad you liked it, enjoy them Saif.