Side Dish

Moros y Cristianos – Black Beans and Rice

Moros y Cristianos – Black Beans and Rice

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<h2 class="subheader">A Scrumptious Cuban Side Dish</h2> <p>Introduce your family to the tantalizing flavors of Cuba with Moros y Cristianos (also called Arroz Moro), a very popular dish of black beans and rice. The name recalls Spanish history: Tender GOYA® <a title="Black Beans (1)" href="https://goya.com/en/products/black-beans-can" data-id="5436">Black Beans</a> symbolize Muslim Moors, and fluffy <a title="Canilla Extra Long Grain Rice" href="https://goya.com/en/products/canilla-extra-long-grain-rice" data-udi="https://goya.com/en/products/canilla-extra-long-grain-rice">CANILLA® Extra Long Grain Rice</a> stands in for Christian Spain. Simmered together, Moros y Cristianos soak up vibrant flavor from an array of herbs and vegetables. Serve this authentic dish with your family’s favorite roasted or grilled meats, or all by itself – it’s too scrumptious to pass up!</p>

Total Time

45m

Prep Time:5m

Yields:4 Servings

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Ingredients

3 tsp.

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1

<p><span>small onion, finely chopped (about ¾ cup)</span></p>

½ cup

<p><span>green bell pepper, finely chopped (about ½ cup)</span></p>

2 tsp.

GOYA® Minced Garlic or 4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp.

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

1 tsp.

<p><span>sugar</span></p>

½ tsp.

GOYA® Oregano Leaf

1 can
(15.5 oz.)

GOYA® Black Beans or <a href="/en/products/low-sodium-black-beans/" alt="Low Sodium Black Beans">GOYA® Low Sodium Black Beans</a>

1

GOYA® Bay Leaf

1 cup

GOYA® Canilla<sup>®</sup> Extra Long Grain Rice

1 tsp.

GOYA® White Vinegar

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Step 1

<p>Heat 2 tsp. oil in medium pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers; cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, adobo, sugar and oregano, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.</p>

Step 2

<p>Transfer liquid from can black beans to measuring cup; add enough water to measure 2 cups. Add liquid and bay leaf to pot; bring liquid to boil. Stir in black beans and rice. Bring rice mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until rice absorbs water, about 25 minutes. Add vinegar; stir to combine.</p>

Step 3

<p>Remove rice from heat; let sit until rice is tender, about 5 minutes more.</p>

Step 4

<p>Evenly divide rice among serving bowls; drizzle with 1 tsp. olive oil.</p>
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Soft, moist leftover rice, guaranteed!

If you’re tempted to toss leftover rice for fear the grains will dry out when reheated, try this trick to guarantee better-than-ever leftovers:

1. Transfer rice to container with tight-fitting lid. (Rice can be stored in container for up to 3 days).

2. To reheat, spoon rice into microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle rice with 2 tbsp. water per cup. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap; using tip of knife, poke small hole in plastic. Microwave on high, until hot (one minute for every cup).

This steamy environment coaxes moisture into the grains and helps to revive the soft, tender texture of the rice.

Products in this Recipe

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Minced Garlic

Minced Garlic
Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper
Oregano Leaf
Oregano Leaf
Black Beans

Black Beans
Bay Leaf
Bay Leaf
Canilla<sup>®</sup> Extra Long Grain Rice

Canilla<sup>®</sup> Extra Long Grain Rice
White Vinegar

White Vinegar
Tip Icon

Soft, moist leftover rice, guaranteed!

<p>If you’re tempted to toss leftover rice for fear the grains will dry out when reheated, try this trick to guarantee better-than-ever leftovers:</p> <p>1. Transfer rice to container with tight-fitting lid. (Rice can be stored in container for up to 3 days).</p> <p>2. To reheat, spoon rice into microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle rice with 2 tbsp. water per cup. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap; using tip of knife, poke small hole in plastic. Microwave on high, until hot (one minute for every cup).</p> <p>This steamy environment coaxes moisture into the grains and helps to revive the soft, tender texture of the rice.</p>
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Recipe Tags

Side Dish

Cuba

Vegan

Beans & Rice

One Pan

All-Ocassion

under 50 minutes

Caribbean

All-Year

Side

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