Victor’s Cafe 52 Cuban Black Beans and Rice
Black beans and rice is a staple dish in Cuban cuisine and is often referred to as Moros y Cristianos, which translates to Moors and Christians, symbolizing the cultural blend of African and Spanish influences in Cuban history.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Black Beans
- 1 cup White Rice
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
- 3 clove Garlic Cloves
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 leaf Bay Leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Cilantro
- 2 tablespoon Lime Juice
Instructions
- Rinse and sort the black beans. Soak them overnight in water.
- Drain the soaked beans and rinse again.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Add the soaked beans, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well.
- Add enough water to cover the beans by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
- While the beans are cooking, prepare the white rice according to package instructions.
- Once the beans are tender, remove the bay leaf and stir in cilantro and lime juice.
- Serve the black beans over the white rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.