Rice and beans

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Rice and beans or beans and rice are the kinds of dishes made from a combination of staple foods in many cultures around the world. Grains and peas provide some essential nutrients and many calories, and both foods are widely available. Rice and beans are vegetarian and make a complete protein. The beans are usually seasoned, while the rice may be plain or spiced. Both components can be combined or presented separately.

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Description

Dishes usually consist of white or brown rice accompanied by mature, red or black chocolate, dried beans (usually Phitolus vulgaris or Vigna unguiculata) and seasoned with various ways. This dish is also commonly served with a side of boiled chicken, pork, beef, potato salad, boiled potatoes, and many other sides of various cultures. In many areas, rice and beans are often served side by side rather than being combined together. Either way, they can be considered as food, often with meat or chicken toppings. Meat or other ingredients are sometimes placed over rice and nuts or, more rarely, mixed into them.

Different areas have different preferences. In Brazil, for example, black beans are more popular in ParanÃÆ'¡, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, while in most other parts of the country most are only used in feijoadas. New Orleans specialties known as "red beans and rice" are often accompanied by a side of smoked sausage or fried pork pieces.

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History

Americas

Analysis of red bean genetics Phaseolus shows that it originated in Mesoamerica, and then spread to the south, along with corn and pumpkin, a traditional companion plant. Asian rice was introduced to Mexico and Brazil during the colonial era by Spain and Portugal. However, it was recently discovered that Amazon's indigenous peoples have cultivated relatively distant Asian rice from the same genus Oryza some 4,000 years ago, and planted it with corn and pumpkin, a traditional companion plant of beans, which was also present at that time South America. Some recent scholarship shows that enslaved Africans may also have played an active role in rice formation in the New World. It is also one of the most common meals now in almost all Spanish speaking countries.

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The meaning of nutrition

Rice and nuts are very nutritious. Rice is rich in starch, a great source of energy. Rice also contains iron and some proteins. Peanuts also contain good amounts of iron and more protein than rice. Together they form a complete protein, which provides each of the amino acids the body can not make itself.

In addition, rice and beans are a common and affordable ingredient, often available in difficult economic times.

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Culture

In Latin American states and countries, rice and beans are usually eaten as lunch every day, along with a variety of different meats and vegetables. It's also common to prepare dinner using the rest of lunch. Rice and beans are very popular in Brazil, which is the world's third largest producer of dried beans and America's largest consumer of rice.

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Plates

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Other languages ​​

Rice and beans referred to as rice and beans, rice with beans, rice with beans, and gallo pinto , < recalentao or the like in Spain < i> rice and imi  £ o imi rice  £ o or imi  £ with rice Portuguese, risi and bisi in Venetian language, Self-ak PWA in Haitian Creole, Avas kon rice or kon avikas rice in Judaeo-Spanish.

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See also

• Haitian Cuisine
• List of legumes
• List of rice dishes

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References

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Bibliography

• Embrapa, Origin and Rice History and Origin and History of Peanuts

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External links

• Embrapa - Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (In English)

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