beans and rice
nounUK /biːnz ənd raɪs/
US /biːnz ənd raɪs/
A dish made of cooked beans served with rice.
We had beans and rice for dinner last night.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A basic, inexpensive meal that many people can afford.
For many families, beans and rice is a weekly staple.
3. A common combination of two simple foods eaten together.
The restaurant serves beans and rice as a cheap lunch option.
4. A traditional dish in many Latin American and Caribbean cuisines.
In Cuban cooking, beans and rice is a beloved classic.