An example of two incomplete protein foods eaten together to produce a complete protein meal is ________.

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Red beans and rice combine to form a complete protein because rice is low in the amino acid lysine but high in methionine, while red beans are high in lysine but low in methionine. Together, they complement each other and form a complete protein. None of the other options in the list provide complementary amino acids to form a complete protein.

An Example of Two Incomplete Protein Foods Eaten Together to Produce