Beans & Rice
kitchen curious with vivian howard

Vivian gives beans and rice the credit they deserve as affordable, shelf-stable staples. With Christine at Piggly Wiggly, she explores dried vs. canned beans and rice varieties, learning why together they form complete proteins. She visits Tidewater Grain's rice revival in Oriental, NC, suggesting bean crop rotation. A Bojangles stop inspires her pinto bean, sausage and rice bake.

Duration: 26 minutes and 45 seconds

Episode Number: 107

About Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard:

KITCHEN CURIOUS WITH VIVIAN HOWARD tackles the everyday questions home cooks face in the kitchen and the bigger ideas behind them.

Guided by chef, mom and storyteller Vivian Howard, the series explores topics such as why cast iron is still king, how pasta can save the planet and why the freezer might be the unsung hero of one's home.

From the comforting resilience of root vegetables to the health power of beans and rice, KITCHEN CURIOUS WITH VIVIAN HOWARD invites viewers to rethink what they cook, why it matters, and how a little knowledge and a lot of joy can transform everyday meals.


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