red beans and rice

/ɹɛd ˌbiːnz ənd ˈɹaɪs/

noun

A Louisiana Creole dish made with small red beans, vegetables, spices, oftentimes pork bones, frequently a meat such as ham or sausage, and served over white rice.

“Red beans and rice is a staple on our Monday-night dinner table.”

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red beans
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Meanings

nounred beans and rice (uncountable)
  1. LouisianauncountableNew OrleansA Louisiana Creole dish made with small red beans, vegetables, spices, oftentimes pork bones, frequently a meat such as ham or sausage, and served over white rice.

    Red beans and rice is a staple on our Monday-night dinner table.

    Synonyms: red beans

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA Louisiana Creole dish made with small red beans, vegetables, spices, oftentimes pork bones, frequently a meat such as ham or sausage, and served over white rice.

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red beans

Translations

French bécassine créole
  • bécassine créoleCreole dish
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