Traditional Arroz Con Gandules

After so much trial and error I gave up trying to make this recipe just like Gma's. This is the one I use. I try to keep it as "low-fat" possible by not adding bacon or sausage like other recipes call for.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  cup rice
• 2  cups water
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  tablespoon tomato paste
• 2  tablespoons  sofrito sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can  green  pigeon peas, undrained
•  sazon goya con culantro y achiote (to taste)
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  teaspoon cilantro
•  salt (to taste)

Directions

1. In a large pot, saute oil, paste and sofrito.
2. Add water, oregano,cilantro, sazon and salt.
3. After washing rice (if desired), add rice.
4. After bringing to a boil (on medium-high heat). Cover and cook on low heat until ready.
5. Garnish with roasted red bell peppers if desired.