so that we can lower the price of rice and beans in this country, which is essential food for the people,” Lula said. Brazil's average annual consumption of rice is close to 10 million tons.

I laughed because I could happily live on rice and beans for the rest of my life ... add orange juice for a more Brazilian preparation. Or try the traditional Cuban dish Moros y Cristianos ...

The measure was officially published in Brazil’s Official Gazette of the Federal Government and responds to growing consumer complaints about the retail price of rice, which with beans are ...

This recipe uses the most popular beans in a Caribbean kitchen (black beans and kidney beans), all cooked up in a turmeric paste which adds extra flavour to the soft fluffy rice. Each serving ...

Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Stir the tomato and beans in the saucepan. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.