Suggest 3 meals that make use of the concept of complementary proteins.

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FoodPrimary Limiting Amino Acid Create a Complete Protein By Combining It With Complementary Food Protein Combinations
Legumes (peanuts and dry beans, such as navy, black, and kidney beans)MethionineGrains, nuts, or seedsHummus and pita bread
Bean burrito
White beans and pasta
Bean and barley stew
Pinto beans and polenta
Black-eyed pea croquettes 
Nuts and seeds (cashews, walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds)LysineLegumesVegetarian chili with kidney beans and cashews
Sesame, buckwheat, and bean bread
Walnut and baked bean casserole
Grains (wheat, rice, oats, corn)LysineLegumesRed beans and rice Lentil soup and cornbread
Barley and black beans

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