Best 7 Moros Y Cristianos Black Beans And Rice Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Moros y Cristianos, a classic dish from the Caribbean and Latin American cuisines. This delectable combination of black beans and rice is a staple in many households, offering a delightful interplay of textures and a rich, savory taste. Moros y Cristianos is not only a culinary delight but also a symbol of cultural fusion, representing the harmonious blending of African, Spanish, and Indigenous traditions.

In this article, we present a collection of authentic Moros y Cristianos recipes that capture the essence of this beloved dish. From traditional preparations to modern variations, our recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, we guide you through each step, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Our recipes include:

1. Classic Moros y Cristianos: Experience the cornerstone of this dish with our classic recipe. This straightforward preparation showcases the perfect balance between tender black beans and fluffy rice, seasoned with aromatic spices and a touch of sofrito.

2. Cuban Moros y Cristianos: Embark on a flavorful journey to Cuba with our Cuban-style recipe. This variation incorporates the vibrant flavors of Cuban spices, such as cumin and oregano, along with the tangy zest of citrus fruits.

3. Dominican Moros y Cristianos: Discover the Dominican twist on this classic dish. Our recipe features tender pigeon peas instead of black beans, adding a unique texture and subtle sweetness to the mix.

4. Colombian Moros y Cristianos: Delve into the culinary traditions of Colombia with our Colombian-inspired recipe. This version tantalizes the taste buds with the addition of sweet plantains, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors.

5. Vegetarian Moros y Cristianos: Delight in a meatless rendition of Moros y Cristianos. Our vegetarian recipe swaps black beans for a medley of colorful vegetables, resulting in a hearty and flavorful dish that caters to vegetarians and vegans alike.

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the diverse flavors of Moros y Cristianos. With our comprehensive collection of recipes, you'll savor the essence of this iconic dish and create unforgettable meals that celebrate its cultural heritage.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOORS AND CHRISTIANS RICE (WHITE RICE AND BLACK BEANS): MOROS Y CRISTIANOS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 pound black beans
12 cups water
1 medium Spanish onion, peeled
1 medium green pepper, cored and seeded
6 cachucha peppers (available in Hispanic markets)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 pound slab bacon, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
2 cups long grain rice
4 cups reserved liquid
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Cooking the beans: Wash the beans and cook in a large kettle with the peeled whole onion, the cachucha peppers, and the cored and seeded green pepper. Cook over moderate heat until the beans are tender, about 2 hours. Make sure the beans retain their shape; do not overcook. Drain and reserve 4 cups of the cooking liquid and 2 cups of cooked beans. Wash the rice in cold water until the water runs clear, drain, and set aside.
  • Cooking the rice and beans: In a heavy-bottomed 4-quart pot, heat the oil over medium heat and saute the diced bacon until golden brown. Add the onion, green pepper, cumin, oregano and bay leaf. Saute, stirring for 1 minute. Add the rice and stir until all the grains are coated with oil and bacon grease. Add the reserved 2 cups of beans and the 4 cups cooking liquid, then add vinegar, sherry, and salt. Mix well, taste, and correct seasonings. Cook uncovered until all the liquid evaporates, you will see small air bubbles forming on the surface of the rice. Fluff the rice slightly with a kitchen fork. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, uncovered, at least 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

MOROS Y CRISTIANOS (CUBAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE)



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Cuban rice with black beans.

Provided by jean

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium green pepper, diced
½ large yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1 ⅓ (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
4 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes and vinegar. Add cumin, salt, thyme, pepper flakes, and bay leaf. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add black beans, then stir in white rice. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed, about 25 minutes; do not lift the cover during the cook time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1158.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

RICE AND BEANS: MOROS Y CRISTIANOS (ARROZ CON HABICHUELAS)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups Goya dried black beans (or canned pre-cooked)
3 cups long-grain white rice
1/4 cup olive oil, for sauteing
2 1/2 cups white onion, diced
2 1/2 cups green peppers, very small dice
4 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
1/2 cup sofrito
1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
4 1/2 cups chicken stock
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cover the dry beans with water in a large pot. Do not salt the water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until tender, about 1 hour.
  • Rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear.
  • Use a large, 8-quart covered stockpot. Heat the olive oil and saute the onion and green pepper until tender. Add the garlic and sofrito and saute another 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste, black beans, oregano, cumin and bay leaf. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring gently.
  • Add the chicken stock and the rinsed rice. Season with plenty of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until rice is fully cooked.

RICE COOKED IN BLACK BEANS (MOROS Y CRISTIANOS)



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Provided by Lourdes Castro

Categories     Bean     Side     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Summer     Healthy     Simmer     Boil     Sugar Conscious

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cloves garlic, peeled
3 teaspoons salt
1/4 pound bacon (about 6 strips), chopped
2 tablespoons 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 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans black beans, not drained
1 3/4 cups water
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • 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.

CUBAN-STYLE ARROZ CONGRí



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The combination of white rice and black beans is a Cuban staple. Black beans served on top of or next to white rice is most commonly called Moros y Cristianos, a reference to the medieval battle between Islamic Moors and Christian Spaniards on the Iberian Peninsula. When rice and beans are mixed with sautéed aromatic vegetables and sometimes bits of pork, the result is called congrí. (In some Cuban households, it is also called Moros y Cristianos.) As a rule, congrí is a fluffier and drier dish than Moros y Cristianos. Yolanda Horruitiner, who has lived in Cuba for all of her 70 years, makes this simple version of congrí without pork or cumin, which is a staple in some versions. Feel free to add either to the sofrito base. This recipe uses a stovetop to cook both the rice and beans, although the dish can be assembled more quickly using a pressure cooker and rice cooker and making the sofrito in a separate sauté pan, then mixing it into the rice before it's all cooked.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup dried black beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small green pepper, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
5 or 6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
2 small bay leaves
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dry red wine, or vino seco
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, rinsed

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans and pick them over for any small stones. Put the beans and 8 cups water in a medium-size pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer, partly cover and cook until tender, about 1 to 2 hours. (Time will vary depending on the bean.)
  • Meanwhile, make the sofrito: Put the oil in a medium-size pot (large enough to hold the rice as well) over medium heat. When it's hot, add the onion, green pepper and garlic. Add a pinch of salt and several grinds of pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are limp. Stir in the oregano, dill and bay leaves and remove from heat.
  • Drain the beans, reserving the broth and being careful to not break the beans. In a large measuring cup, add the vinegar and wine, 1 cup of the reserved bean broth and enough water for all the liquid to measure 2 1/4 cups.
  • Put the sofrito back on medium heat, add the rice and stir to combine. Cook the rice for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the seasoned bean broth/water mixture and the salt. Bring to a boil, stir, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 17 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and return cover to pot for 10 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves and put rice mixture into a mixing bowl. Gently mix in the beans, being careful not to break them. Season well with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 203 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

MOORS AND CHRISTIANS (MOROS Y CRISTIANOS)



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Provided by Maricel Presilla

Categories     Bean     Rice     Side     Christmas     Legume

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the Beans
8 ounces dried black beans
1 medium yellow onion (about 8 ounces), peeled
1 medium green bell pepper (about 7 ounces), cored, seeded, and halved
6 Caribbean sweet peppers (ajíes dulces) or 1 cubanelle pepper
1 ham hock (optional)
For the Dish
2 cups (about 13 ounces) long-grain rice or Uncle Ben's converted rice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces slab bacon, diced
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 medium green bell pepper (about 7 ounces), cored, seeded, deveined, and finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar, or to taste
1 tablespoon dry sherry, or to taste
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cooking the Beans
  • Rinse and pick over the beans. Place in a medium heavy-bottomed pot with 2 1/2 quarts water, the onion, bell pepper, ajíes or cubanelle pepper, and the ham hock, if using, and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until the beans are tender but still retain their shape, about 2 hours. Drain, reserving 4 cups of the cooking liquid. Discard the vegetables and ham hock; you should have 2 cups cooked beans.
  • Finishing the Dish
  • Place the rice in a medium bowl, cover with cold tap water, and swirl the rice, then drain, holding the rice in place with one hand. Repeat the process as many times as necessary until the water runs clear. Drain well in a sieve or strainer. Heat the oil in the heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the onion, green pepper, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf and sauté until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the rice and stir to coat thoroughly. Add the beans and the reserved bean cooking liquid, then add the vinegar, sherry, and salt. Mix well and taste for seasoning; add a dash more of sherry, vinegar, and/or spices if needed. The cooking liquid should be flavorful. Cook, uncovered, until most of the liquid is absorbed and small craters have formed on the surface of the rice. Fluff the rice slightly with a kitchen fork, reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting, and cook, tightly covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let stand, uncovered, for at least 10 minutes before serving.

MOROS Y CRISTIANOS (BLACK BEANS AND RICE)



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Make and share this Moros Y Cristianos (Black Beans and Rice) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped (capsicum)
2 -4 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
3 cups black beans (cooked, or canned and drained)
1 cup chopped canned tomato
1 cup beef stock or 1 cup water
salt & freshly ground black pepper
cayenne pepper (optional)
cooked white rice
chopped fresh parsley (coriander leaves) or cilantro (to garnish, coriander leaves)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over moderate heat and saute the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the beans, tomatoes, stock, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve over rice and garnish with fresh herbs.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked black beans. This will cut down on the cooking time by about 30 minutes.
  • If you don't have sofrito on hand, you can make your own by sautéing chopped green bell pepper, onion, and garlic in olive oil until softened. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Be sure to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any starch and prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot when cooking the rice. This will prevent the rice from cooking evenly.
  • Let the rice rest for 5 minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb any remaining liquid and become fluffy.

Conclusion:

Moros y Cristianos is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and black beans, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Moros y Cristianos a try!

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