Moros y Cristianos

Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, undrained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 1/2 cups water or reserved bean liquid
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a heavy pot and saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
2. 2Stir in cumin and oregano and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3. 3Add the black beans with their liquid, water, and bay leaf, and bring to a boil.
4. 4Stir in the rice and salt, reduce heat to low, and cover tightly.
5. 5Simmer 20-25 minutes without lifting the lid, until the rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
6. 6Remove bay leaf, fluff with a fork, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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