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This dish of black beans and rice is a simplified version of the original. It's a Cuban favorite traditionally served at Christmas and on other special occasions. The name Moors and Christians refers to the Moorish invasion of southern Spain in A.D. 711. -CL Reader Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil |
1/2 cup chopped reduced-fat ham |
1 cup chopped onion |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 cup tomato sauce |
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can less-sodium, fat-free chicken broth |
2 cups long-grain parboiled rice (such as uncle ben's) |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 teaspoon ground oregano |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained |
1 bay leaf |
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper |
cilantro sprig (optional) |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ham; sauté 1 minute. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and broth; bring to a boil. Add rice and next 5 ingredients (rice through bay leaf); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle each serving evenly with bell pepper. Garnish with a cilantro sprig, if desired.
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