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Instant Pot Arroz con Gandules

Arroz con Gandules is a Puerto Rican dinner or side dish your family will devour. With is rich flavors and perfectly cooked rice, it's a traditional Spanish food you must try!
David Murphy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Serving Size 6 -8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of white rice
  • 2 Tablespoons of Sofrito
  • 1 15 oz can of gandules (pigeon peas)
  • 1 Packet of sazon
  • 4 ounces of tomato sauce
  • 2 cups of chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons of olives
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional - Country ham or cooked bacon

Instructions

  • Hit the Sauté button and add olive oil, sofrito, olives, tomato sauce, sazon, and grandules. Cook for approximately 5-6 minutes, while gently stirring.
  • Add the chicken broth and rice and stir. Be sure to scrape the bottom for any bits that might have gotten stuck. Cancel Sauté mode.
  • Place the pressure cooker lid on top, lock in place, and close the vent. Press the Rice button and allow it to cook with preset timing. Once done, allow to set 5-6 minutes, and then release remaining pressure.