Moros y Cristianos (Cuban Black Beans and Rice)
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
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
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
- 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
Store leftover Moros y Cristianos in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying out.
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