Moros y Cristianos (Cuban Black Beans and Rice)

Moros y Cristianos (Cuban Black Beans and Rice)

Cuban rice with black beans.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium green pepper, diced
  • ½ large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes and vinegar. Add cumin, salt, thyme, pepper flakes, and bay leaf. Cook for 3 minutes.

Step 2
Add black beans, then stir in white rice. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed, about 25 minutes; do not lift the cover during the cook time.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

272
Calories
3g
Fat
53g
Carbs
9g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 272
% Daily Value *
Total Fat3g 3%
Saturated Fat0g 2%
Cholesterol3mg 1%
Sodium1159mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate53g 19%
Dietary Fiber6g 22%
Total Sugars2g
Protein9g
Vitamin C16mg 80%
Calcium53mg 4%
Iron4mg 22%
Potassium351mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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