A very popular dish in Central America and the Caribbean is black beans and rice. It is known as Moros y Cristianos (moors and Christians). To what historical period does this name refer?

It refers to a period of time when the Arabs occupied Spain (711-1492).

Explanation:

This popular dish refers to a time when Spain was a ismalic country, and both arabs and people from spain lived and shared their country. In cuba it represents the time when white and black people lived in the same country. Is the mix of African and American cultures.

the period in which the Arabs occupied Spain(711-1492)

Explanation:

Moros y cristianos means “Moors and Christians”. "Moors" refers to the black beans, and "Christians" to the white rice. The name of the dish is a reference to the African Muslim governance (early 8th century) of the Iberian Peninsula and subsequent Reconquista (15th century) in which Spanish Christians led by wealthy families in the north of Spain forced the Moors from the south of Spain into Africa.

To make Moros y Cristianos you will need onions, garlic, and bell pepper are commonly used as a sofrito. To this sofrito are added the white rice and pre-boiled black beans, as well as the water that the beans were boiled in. Other seasonings such as oregano and bay leaf are often added to the dish to give additional flavor.

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