Moros y Cristianos (Cuban-Style Black Beans and Rice) 1 Recipe

Moros y Cristianos (Cuban-Style Black Beans and Rice) 1 has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.

With 10.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Cuban cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Moros y Cristianos (Cuban-Style Black Beans and Rice) 1 has been given a composite ranking of 80, and on a regular basis.