* Rice and beans: This is the most common and straightforward way to say it.
* Beans and rice: This is also common, especially in some regions where beans are the more prominent ingredient.
* Rice & beans: This is a more casual, shorthand version.
* Moro: This is a dish of rice and beans from Puerto Rico.
* Arroz con gandules: This is a dish of rice, pigeon peas, and other ingredients from Puerto Rico.
* Congri: This is a dish of rice and black beans from Cuba.
* Frijoles con arroz: This is the Spanish term for "beans and rice."
So, the best word to use depends on the situation and your audience.