Spiced Dominican-Style Rice with Sofrito and Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-06 · Updated 2026-06-06

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A fragrant rice dish inspired by Dominican flavors, cooked with a vibrant sofrito base and tender green peas for color and texture. This Caribbean-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs long grain white rice, olive oil, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup sofrito (blend of onion, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro)
3 cups water
1 cup frozen green peas
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 whole bay leaf

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear. Drain well.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup sofrito and sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
Step 3: Add the drained rice to the pot and stir to coat each grain with the sofrito mixture. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 4: Pour in 3 cups water, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and add 1 whole bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 5: Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover tightly. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 6: After 15 minutes, add 1 cup frozen green peas on top of the rice without stirring. Cover again and cook for another 5 minutes until rice is tender and peas are heated through.
Step 7: Remove from heat, discard the bay leaf, fluff rice gently with a fork, and serve warm.