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Rice Cooked in Black Beans (Moros Y Cristianos) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 cloves garlic, peeled
3 tsp salt
1/4 lb bacon (about 6 strips), chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 green pepper, seeded and finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 cups long- grain white rice
2 (15 1/2-oz) cans black beans, not drained
1 3/4 cups water
1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Directions:

Mash the garlic and render the bacon fat Put the garlic on a cutting board and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the cloves, let it sit for a few minutes, and mince it into a paste with a knife. Set aside.
Place the bacon and olive oil in a large pot and set it over medium-high heat. Sauté the bacon until it renders its fat and turns a golden brown color, about 6 minutes. Move the bacon around as it's cooking to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Sauté the vegetables and rice Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic paste to the bacon and sauté until the vegetables are limp and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt, the bay leaf, cumin, oregano, and rice and stir for 1 minute until well mixed and all the rice is coated in oil.
Add the beans, simmer, and serve Add the beans and their liquid, along with the water and vinegar, to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 35 to 40 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed by the rice. Allow the covered pot to sit off the heat for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Cooking notes
IngredientsCanned black beans If you do not want to use the liquid from the canned black beans, just add an extra 1/2 cup of water with the drained and rinsed black beans.
TechniqueCooking the rice Rice requires a specific amount of liquid to cook properly. Because onions and green peppers can contribute a considerable amount of liquid to a recipe, a volume measure for each is given. While the measurements are approximate, making sure the chopped vegetables are close to these amounts will ensure that the rice cooks properly.
Advance preparation You can prepare the recipe in its entirety the night before with very little effect on the taste and texture of the dish. However, you will want to warm the dish before serving. This can be done in the microwave or on the stovetop. Just sprinkle about 1/4 cup of water over the rice to make sure it does not dry out when reheated.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	156.53 Kcal (655 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12g	18%
Cholesterol	13.86mg	5%
Sodium	1014.22mg	42%
Potassium	209.31mg	4%
Total Carbs	7.68g	3%
Sugars	1.24g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.88g	8%
Protein	4.74g	9%
Vitamin C	13.1mg	22%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	26.1mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	127.1 Kcal (532 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.75g	18%
Cholesterol	11.25mg	5%
Sodium	823.5mg	42%
Potassium	169.95mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.24g	3%
Sugars	1.01g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.53g	8%
Protein	3.85g	9%
Vitamin C	10.6mg	22%
Iron	0.4mg	3%
Calcium	21.2mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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