Moros y Cristianos

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped reduced-fat ham
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
• 2 cups long-grain parboiled rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground oregano
• 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• Cilantro sprig (optional)