Arroz Moro

Name: Arroz Moro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, chopped; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed; 2 cans black beans, undrained; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 bay leaf

A classic dish of black beans and rice cooked together with bacon, aromatic garlic, and bell pepper sofrito.

45 minMediumServes 6340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 slices bacon, chopped
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed
2 cans black beans, undrained
2 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat and cook 3 slices chopped bacon until crispy.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until tender.
3

Stir in 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 2 cups rinsed long grain white rice for 1 minute.
4

Pour in 2 cans undrained black beans, 2 cups chicken broth, and add 1 bay leaf.
5

Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
6

Remove from heat, discard bay leaf, and fluff with a fork.

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Questions

How long does Arroz Moro take?

As written, 45 minutes: 15 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (20 minutes): "Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes."

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Arroz Moro?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Arroz Moro uses 3 slices bacon, chopped.

Is Arroz Moro gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Arroz Moro is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

How many calories are in Arroz Moro?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 340 calories, with 11 g protein, 54 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 7 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Arroz Moro keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Arroz Moro within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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