Moros y Cristianos

Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 1 can black beans, drained (reserve liquid)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Salt
• Coriander

Instructions

1. Soften onion, garlic and pepper in olive oil.
2. Add cumin, oregano and bay leaves.
3. Tip in the rice and toast briefly.
4. Add the black beans, reserved bean liquid plus enough water to total 4 cups.
5. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook on low 18-20 minutes.
6. Rest 10 minutes; fluff with a fork.
7. Top with coriander.

Serving suggestions

• Lovely with grilled meat or just on its own.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 3 days.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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