CUBAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE (MOROS Y CRISTIANOS) RECIPE

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A recipe for Cuban Black Beans and Rice (Moros y Cristianos) : A tasty Cuban style black beans and rice that is good as a side dish or a meatless main.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 bell pepper or banana pepper or cubanelle, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground
1 teaspoon oregano
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed (or 3 cups cooked beans, from 1 cup dry)
1/2 cup water or ham broth or chicken broth or chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the onion and pepper and cook until tender, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, cumin and oregano and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
  • Add the beans and water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, mix in the vinegar and cilantro, optionally mash 1/4 of the beans to make it creamy and served over steamed rice.

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