Meaty Arroz Con Gandules

This is a direct copy of the recipe on the can of Goya Green Pigeon Peas aka Gandules Verde and it is so delicious!! I usually use 1/2 cup of the ham because it is slightly healthier, but have also used smoked turkey breast.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  slices bacon or 1⁄2 cup ham, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 15  ounces  goya green  pigeon peas, undrained
• 1  packet  sazon goya con culantro y  achiote
• 1⁄2 cup  goya tomato sauce
• 3  cups water
• 2  cups rice, I use Uncle Ben

Directions

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add bacon(ham), onions, green pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes longer.
4. Add remaining ingredient, except rice and bring to a boil.
5. Stir in rice; cover.
6. Simmer for 2 minutes or until rice is tender.