In Nicaragua, the three ingredients used the most are corn, beans, and rice. Corn tortillas are eaten at most every meal and is used as a scoop (Dining for Women). Most people cannot buy meat, so to get enough protein, beans are eaten more (Every Culture). The yucca root is the most popular vegetable. This food contains many vitamins and nutrients needed by Nicaragua natives (Dining for Women). The yucca root (right) is eaten with green, leafy vegetables and pork rinds normally (Every Culture). Popular drinks in Nicaragua include coffee, beer, and rum (Dining for Women). ya ya ya at