Dominican Moro Recipe That Tastes Like Home

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still provide a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is typically cheaper and works well for cooking.

Soak red beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse soaked beans.

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add soaked beans, water, and chicken broth to the pot.

Stir in bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour.

Once beans are tender, add rice and stir to combine.

Add additional water if necessary to cover rice by about 1 inch.

Cover pot and cook on low heat until rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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