beans and rice

Legumes with grain

Beans and rice is a simple, inexpensive dish found across many cuisines—Latin American, Caribbean, Cajun, West African.

The combination forms a complete protein, making it a staple for those eating cheaply or without meat.

We lived on beans and rice in college.

The phrase sometimes stands for frugal living generally: It's a beans and rice budget this month.

Related

plantains · staple foods · budget friendly · Goya · comfort · pot · amino acids · grain · bowl · Mexican cuisine · simmer · Cajun · soul food · ham hock · slow cooker · one pot meal · pinto · fiber

Categories
Opposites
economic/luxury status

beans and ricecaviar

Cured fish eggs

foie gras · lobster · filet mignon · wagyu beef · fine dining

protein source

beans and ricesteak

Thick beef slice

meat and potatoes · bacon and eggs · roast beef · pork chops · fried chicken

culinary complexity

beans and ricebeef Wellington

Pastry-encased filet mignon

coq au vin · molecular gastronomy · bouillabaisse · banquet · tasting menu

Family

rice, beans, green bean, rices, soybean, riced, ricing, kidney bean, beany

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G