Moros y cristianos, Cuban black beans and rice
Rice cooked with black beans, green pepper and cumin, so every grain is savoury. A proper Cuban side.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.51 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a heavy pan with a lid. Cook the onion and pepper for 8 minutes until soft. Add the garlic, cumin and oregano and cook for 1 minute.
8 min - 2
Add the beans, the bean liquid, the water, the bay leaves and the salt. Bring to the boil.
- 3
Stir in the rice and the vinegar. Boil until the liquid has dropped level with the rice, about 8 minutes.
8 min - 4
Turn the heat to its lowest, cover, and cook for 18 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
18 min - 5
Turn off the heat and leave covered for 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaves, fluff with a fork and serve.
10 min
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