Arroz Moros Recipe
A classic and delicious Cuban rice and beans dish, simple yet flavorful.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice uncooked
- 1.5 cups black beans cooked and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth can substitute with water
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Add rice to the pot and stir to coat with the spices.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Add black beans, gently stir, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeño peppers while sautéing the onions.