Nutritional Significance
The dish is very nutritious. Rice is rich in starch, an excellent source of energy. Rice also has iron, vitamin B and protein. Beans also contain a good amount of iron and an even greater amount of protein than rice.
In addition, rice and beans are common and affordable ingredients, often available even when times are hard.
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