Moros y Christianos

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Spanish olive oil, plus more for drizzling if desired
• 1 large yellow onion, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 ¼ cups chicken stock
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped cilantro, for garnish