Who knows. It was probably just a shortage of rice and an abundance of leftover beans that came to the rescue when more people came for dinner then were expected. Kitchen Magic is like that.
Rice and beans are more commonly associated with Mexican cuisine, where they are a staple in dishes such as burritos, tacos, and enchiladas. While rice and beans can also be found in Italian cuisine, they are not as prevalent as in Mexican cuisine.
Rice and pigeon peas.
Rice and pigeon peas.
boberto
Cuban food closely mimics Dominican and Puerto Rican cuisine. It consist mostly of rice, beans and some type of pork or beef.
No its not!
Lunch and dinner.
Puerto rican dishes often consist of rice, beans, and plantains. This famous dish is served all over Puerto rico, along with some kind of meat, like pigs feet and steak.
Pigeon peas.
rice and beans and chuletas :)
saffron
Pigeon peas.