Moros y Cristianos

Moros y Cristianos has been said to translate to Moors and Christians. The Black beans represent the Moors, and the rice represents the Christians. Cuban food has always been considered to have strong ties to the Spanish, North African, and Caribbean areas.

Moros y Cristianos has always been a popular dish served at the Feast of St. George. This feast and a number of other festivals are said to commemorate the Reconquista – a prolonged period of fighting between the Christian and the Muslim people.

Moros y Cristianos

• One and 1/2 to 2 cups dried black beans, rinsed clean
• Water or stock, enough to cook beans
• Two teaspoons dried oregano
• Two bay leaves
• Two tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 pound sliced bacon, diced
• Three tomatoes seeds removed and diced
• One green pepper seeded and chopped
• One Spanish onion, finely chopped
• Two tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• Two teaspoons ground cumin
• Two teaspoons ground coriander
• Four cups cooked long-grain rice
• One teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Method used 

1. In a large saucepan, combine the black beans with 1 teaspoon of oregano, bay leaves, and cold water/ or stock to cover by 2 inches and bring to a boil. Cover partially and simmer over moderately low heat until the beans are cooked for about 90 minutes.
2. Partially Drain the black beans, reserving some of the cooking liquid in a pan with beans. Discard the bay leaves at this time.
3. Place the pan On medium heat. Heat the olive oil in a pan. Add the bacon and cook over medium heat, frequently stirring, until crisp, about 15 minutes.
4. Drain off all but about 1/3 cup of fat from the pan. Add the Spanish onion, Green pepper, fresh garlic, cumin, coriander, the remaining 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 2 more bay leaves.
5. Cook over moderately low heat, stirring the beans often until the onion is softened. At this time, add to beans, along with diced tomatoes. Simmer another 10 minutes.
6. Serve over white rice. Garnish with avocado if desired.

Moros y Cristianos

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Moros y Cristianos has always been a popular dish served at the Feast of St. George. This feast, as well as a number of other festivals, and is said to commemorate the Reconquista – a prolonged period of fighting between the Christian and the Muslim people

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins

Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Cuban

Servings 10 servings

Calories 245 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups black beans dried
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 4 bay leaves reserve 2
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ¾ pound bacon or ham diced
• 3 tomatoes seeds removed and diced
• 1 green bell pepper chopped
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• long-grain rice cooked
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

 

• In a large saucepan, combine the black beans with 1 teaspoon of oregano, bay leaves, and cold water/ or stock to cover by 2 inches and bring to a boil. Cover partially and simmer over moderately low heat until the beans are cooked for about 90 minutes.
• Partially Drain the black beans, reserving some of the cooking liquid in a pan with beans. Discard the bay leaves at this time.
• Place the pan On medium heat. Heat the olive oil in a pan. Add the bacon and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until crisp, about 15 minutes.
• Drain off all but about ⅓ cup of the fat from the pan. Add the Spanish onion, Green pepper, fresh garlic, cumin, coriander, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 2 more bay leaves.
• Cook over moderately low heat, stirring the beans often until the onion is softened. At this time add to beans, along with diced tomatoes. Simmer another 10 minutes.
• Serve over white rice, garnish with avocado if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 01Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 463mgPotassium: 342mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 383IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Black Beans

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