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Ingredients
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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8 ounces gandules (green pigeon peas, fresh or frozen) or one 15-ounce can, rinsed
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1 small onion, diced
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¼ cup chopped ají dulce or 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
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4 cloves garlic, chopped
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4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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¼ cup chopped fresh culantro (see Tip) or cilantro
Directions
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add gandules, onion, ají dulce (or bell pepper) and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 3 minutes. Add 1 cup broth, tomato paste and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is almost completely evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 3 cups broth, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes more. Stir in culantro (or cilantro).
To make ahead
Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Tip
Culantro (recao) is a leafy green herb with an intense concentrated flavor similar to that of cilantro. It is a key ingredient in sofrito, a blend of aromatics that forms the base of many dishes in Puerto Rican cuisine.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
241 | Calories |
15g | Fat |
22g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups | |
Calories 241 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 5g | 10% |
Total Fat 15g | 19% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Vitamin A 1791IU | 36% |
Sodium 489mg | 21% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.