Moros

Description

Moros

Ingredients

• 8 ounces black turtle beans
• 2 to 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon dry oregano leaves
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 8 ounces Bacon, finely diced
• 1 cup Spanish Onion, finely diced
• ½ cup diced red bell pepper
• ½ cup diced green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 cups white rice

Directions

• Boil 1 gallon water, beans and herbs in 8 quart pot.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes until beans are tender.
• Remove from heat and strain, reserving beans and liquid.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat olive oil in the pot over high heat, add Bacon and cook for about 3 minutes until crisp, stirring frequently.
• Add Onion and peppers, cooking for 3 more minutes.
• Add garlic, cumin, beans and 4 cups of bean liquid.
• Bring to a boil and stir in salt.
• Add rice.
• With heat on high, stir constantly until most water has evaporated.
• Cover with lid and put in oven for about 25 minutes.