Moros y Cristiano's Cuban Black Beans & Rice Easy recipe

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and provide a similar texture.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: parboiled rice

Brown rice is more nutritious and has a nuttier flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

Heat a large stockpot over medium heat.

Add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot.

Add the sofrito to the pot and cook it down for a couple of minutes.

Add 2 cups of rice to the pot and mix it together with the sofrito.

Add the black beans, spices, and 2 cups of water to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Cover the pot and reduce the heat to a lower flame to simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes until the water is absorbed.

After 20 minutes, let the rice sit covered for about 5 minutes before serving.

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