Side Dish

Moros y Cristianos (Cuban Black Beans and Rice)

Name: Moros y Cristianos (Cuban Black Beans and Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: cuban
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 0.5 pcs green bell pepper finely chopped; 3 clove garlic minced; 0.5 tsp oregano dried; 0.5 tsp cumin ground; 425 g black beans canned, rinsed and drained; 480 ml vegetable broth; 200 g long grain white rice rinsed; 1 pcs bay leaf; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 2 tbsp cilantro fresh, chopped (optional)

Moros y Cristianos, meaning 'Moors and Christians,' is a classic Cuban side dish featuring black beans and white rice cooked together. This vegetarian version is rich in flavor from sofrito, creating a hearty and comforting accompaniment to any meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 410 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

2 tbspolive oil
1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
0.5 pcsgreen bell pepper, finely chopped
3 clovegarlic, minced
0.5 tsporegano, dried
0.5 tspcumin, ground
425 gblack beans, canned, rinsed and drained
480 mlvegetable broth
200 glong grain white rice, rinsed
1 pcsbay leaf
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

2 tbspcilantro, fresh, chopped(optional)

Equipment

large pot · dutch oven

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 2 min
2
Add the yellow onion and green bell pepper to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
3
Stir in the garlic, oregano, and cumin and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4
Add the black beans, vegetable broth, long grain white rice, and bay leaf to the pot.
About 1 min
5
Season with salt and black pepper.
6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
About 25 min
Cook’s note: Do not lift the lid during cooking to allow the rice to steam properly.
7
Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: This resting period allows the rice to finish cooking and become fluffy.
8
Remove the bay leaf and fluff the rice and beans with a fork.
About 1 min
9
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve hot.

Per serving

Nutrition

70%Score

Calories: 410.3kcal
Protein: 14.4g
Carbs: 71.7g
Fat: 8g
Fibre: 10.3g
Sugar: 3g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover Moros y Cristianos in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying out.