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Classic Cuban black beans and rice dish called Moros Y Cristianos in Spanish. A perfect side dish! #cuba #rice | cookingtheglobe.com
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Cuban black beans and rice - Moros Y Cristianos

Flavorful and tender, these Cuban black beans and rice bring a taste of the Caribbean to your kitchen. Perfect as a side to anything!
Cuisine Cuban
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 650kcal
Author CookingTheGlobe

Ingredients

For the beans:

  • ½ lb (225g) dried black beans
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed with the back of a knife
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 dried bay leaf

For the rice and beans:

  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • ¼ lb (100g) bacon, diced
  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  • The beans. Soak the beans in cold water overnight. Drain and place in a pot with 2 ½ quarts (litres) of fresh water.
  • Add the onion, garlic, green bell pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer covered for 45-60 minutes or until the beans are tender but firm. Check regularly and skim the foam off the surface.
  • Drain the beans and reserve 4 cups of the liquid. We will need it later.
  • The rice and beans. Heat the oil in a large pan, add the bacon and cook for about 3 minutes until brown.
  • Add the onion, green bell pepper, cumin, oregano, bay leaf and saute until onion wilts, about 5 minutes. Add rice and stir thoroughly. Add the beans, reserved liquid, vinegar, salt and cook uncovered until liquid has almost evaporated.
  • Stir with a fork, reduce the heat to low and cook covered for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let stand for 10 minutes more. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal