Do legumes and rice together form a complete protein?
What the Evidence Shows
We analyzed the available evidence and found that 63 studies or assertions support the idea that eating legumes and rice together provides all nine essential amino acids the body needs. No studies or assertions in our review contradicted this.
Legumes, like beans, lentils, and chickpeas, are...
Evidence from Studies
Metabolic Availability of Methionine Assessed Using Indicator Amino Acid Oxidation Method is Greater when Cooked Lentils and Steamed Rice Are Combined in Healthy Young Men.
DOI: 10.1093/jn/nxac049
Beyond daily totals: meal-level digestible indispensable amino acid score reveals how food groups shape protein quality in vegan diets.
DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2026.1752697
Nutritional composition and amino acid profile of analog rice formulated from local corn and legumes in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
DOI: 10.1051/bioconf/202621002008
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