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Episode #18 - Red Bean Rice Via Nonna Paolone with Special Guest Zeza Paolone

Updated: Sep 25, 2023

In episode #18 we are in Nonna Paolone’s hometown of Castropignano, Italy with a special guest, ‎Nonna Paolone’s sister-in-law Zia Zeza Paolone. Today, Zia Zeza is going to show us how to make Red Bean Rice with Carrots. It’s a very healthy and delicious dish. Watch to get the step by step instructions. One important ingredient that both Nonna and Zia always adds to their recipes is cooking with their heart. So, be sure when you make this you do it with all your heart. Enjoy!



RED BEAN RICE INGREDIENTS:

  • ½ of Onion (Chopped)

  • Olive Oil

  • 1 Canned bean (you can use whatever canned beans you like)

  • 1 Cup of Converted Rice (Zeza uses Uncle Bens Original Converted Rice)

  • 2 Cups of Water

  • 2 Carrots (Sliced)

  • Parsley (Chopped)

  • 2 Dried Bale Leaf.

  • Salt

  • Pepper


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