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Cuban Rice & Beans Recipe

Cuban rice and beans, also known as Moros y Cristianos, is a staple of Cuban cuisine, blending the richness of black beans with the savory goodness of rice and a medley of aromatic spices.
🇨🇺 Cuba
4 servings
1 hour 20 minutes total
Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Green onions (optional, garnish)
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Instructions

Step 1

Saute Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion, minced garlic, and green bell pepper. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add Spices: Stir in ground cumin, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to toast the spices and release their flavors.

Step 3

Add Rice and Beans: Add the rinsed black beans and rice to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the vegetables and spices.

Step 4

Pour Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring that the rice and beans are submerged in the liquid.

Step 5

Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Step 6

Fluff and Serve: Once the rice is cooked, remove the bay leaf and fluff the rice with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot as a main dish or side dish, garnished with fresh green onion if desired.
Source: generated with the assistance of AI technology to provide innovative and diverse culinary ideas.

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