Arroz Con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas) - Delish D'Lites

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INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup country ham or bacon, diced ( (optional))
1/3 cup sofrito
3 cups water or low sodium chicken broth
1 ½ tsp sazón con achiote y culantro
1 cube chicken bouillon (or more if needed)
2 tbsp tomato paste (or 1/3 cup tomato sauce)
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or oregano (either one works)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
2-3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons pimento stuffed olives (optional)
15 ounce can Pigeon Peas (Gandules), drained and rinsed (or 2 cups of fresh or frozen)
2 cups parboiled rice
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