I find it very interesting that so many cultures invented a legume and
grain dish -- delicious, comforting, healthy, full of protein and
fiber, and cheap!

red beans and rice
black beans and rice
pinto beans and cornbread
succotash
beans and corn tortillas
baked beans and brown bread
hummus and pita bread
lentils and rice
chickpeas and rice
black eyed peas with rice and / cornbread

Tara