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ARroz con chorizo y garbanzos

This simple recipe features the flavors of Puerto Rico. Rice, vegetables, and chorizo combine to make a flavorful, inviting dish that is sure to give you all the island vibes. 

Yield
44 Servings
Preparation time
15 minutes
Cooking time
30 minutes
Total time
45 minutes
Ingredients
2 Tbsp annatto oil (*)
1 lb chorizo (casings removed, chicken preferred)
2 Tbsp sofrito (**)
8 clv garlic (mashed to a paste)
3 C white rice, uncooked (medium grain rice, preferred)
2 can garbanzo beans (rinsed and drained)
4 1/2 C water
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
Instructions

1.    Heat oil over medium heat in a large pan. Add chorizo and cook for about 6 minutes, until fat is fully rendered. 
2.    Add garlic and sofrito and cook 2 minutes more. 
3.    To the pan, add rice, garbanzo beans, water, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4.    Boil, uncovered, until most of the water has been absorbed cooked, about 8 minutes. 
5.    Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes, until rice is thoroughly cooked. Serve warm.
 

Notes

*Annatto oil is a combination of 2 Tbsp vegetable oil and 2 Tbsp annatto seeds. Combine and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until oil becomes deep red. Remove seeds.
** Sofrito is a blend of garlic, onion, green bell peppers, and cilantro. You can find it in grocery stores or make the combination yourself at home. 
 

 

Source

this recipe is from our senior food pantry manager, Ricardo Garcia, and family