Moros y Cristianos

[Guest guest]

Moros y Christianos

 

from Marta's Cuban Kitchen

 

3 cups white rice

1 large white onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped

olive oil

4 cloves garlic, crushed

2 cans black beans w/liquid

1/2 can tomato paste

1 tsp cumin

pinch of saffron

1 tsp oregano

1 bay leaf

2 Tbs balsamic vinegar

2 cups vegetable broth

salt & pepper to taste

 

rinse the rice in cold water until water runs clear

in a large pot with a lid, saute onion, peppers and garlic in olive oil until

translucent

add tomato paste,black beans, cumin,saffron,oregano,bay leaf, balsamic vinegar

blend together over medium heat

add broth and rice, bring to a boil

reduce heat, cover, simmer for about 20- 25 min or untill rice is fully cooked

while still hot, drizzle a bit of oilve oil over the cooked rice and fluff

 

*** good if served with hot crusty Cuban/ French bread and a green salad**

Yasmin