Brown Rice And Pigeon Peas (Arroz Con Gandules) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 slices smoked bacon, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas (gandules)
1 packet goya sazon goya with coriander and annatto
1/2 cup tomato sauce
3 cups water
2 cups long grain brown rice

Preparation

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Add the bacon and onion and cook three minutes. Add the garlic and cook two minutes longer.
Stir in all remaining ingredients except rice. Bring to a boil.
Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until rice is tender (about 40-45 minutes if you're using brown rice, 25-30 minutes if you use white rice.