Gandules Guisados
A quick and easy recipe for Gandules Guisados using canned pigeon peas simmered in a tomato-based sauce with sofrito is an inexpensive side dish loaded with flavor!
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sofrito
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 ounce can gandules (pigeon peas not drained)
- 1/2 tablespoon sazon (or 1 packet Goya or Badia (con achiote))
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken or veggie bouillon (or more to taste (Better Than Bouillon))
- 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce (half 8 oz can)
- 1/2 cup water
- cooked (long grain white rice for serving)
Steps
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Heat olive oil in a medium skillet and add the sofrito, sauté 3 to 4 minutes, stirring.
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Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until the flavors meld and thicken.
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If you want thicker beans, uncover and simmer until thickened to your taste. For soupier beans, add more water.
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Serve over white rice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (25% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| sofrito | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| olive oil | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| can gandules | 15 ounce | $0.75/kg | $1.13 |
| sazon | 0.5 tablespoon | - | - |
| chicken or veggie bouillon | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| canned tomato sauce | 0.5 cup | $0.75/kg | $0.09 |
| water | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| cooked | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region






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