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Wondering why the National Bean Day is celebrated on January 6th<\/sup> every year? That’s the day that Gregor Mendel died in 1884. He was a famous scientist who bred pea plants and bean plants. His experiments formed the basis of modern genetics in plants. It is a day that commemorates and honors Gregory Mendel’s life and contributions to the science of beans.1<\/sup>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities That You Can Do On National Bean Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Create a Bean Related Craft Idea<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dried beans are not only great in recipes<\/a> but they also great for art projects. You can create a mosaic with your kids that include different types and colors of beans. This will be fun for your kids, especially on National Bean Day. You will get to spend time with them and teach them something that they’ll be proud of. You can also plant beans in your kitchen garden or send your family and friends a card decorated with beans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cook Your Favorite Bean Recipe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They are various kinds of beans; pinto beans<\/a>, black beans<\/a>, kidney beans<\/a>, and navy beans.<\/a> Beans are also an economical source of vegan protein in your diet. Beans aren’t just for dinner. They are versatile, and you can use them in soups<\/a> and desserts. Use this day to create your own baked beans recipe. You can use different types of beans to get a unique flavor. Experiment with the black bean recipes below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black beans are rich in protein and creamy with fantastic flavor. They are adaptable, and you can use them as a side dish or in burritos, tacos, and casseroles. Black beans are rich in fiber and protein. They are also a great source of folate, vitamin B1, magnesium, and phosphorous.\u00a0 They also contain anthocyanins, a powerful flavonoid that acts as an antioxidant that is also present in blueberries<\/a>, red onions, and purple cabbage.2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using dehydrated black beans<\/a> shortens your cooking time by half. You don’t have to soak the beans and wait for them to cook. You just need to rehydrate them and cook with your favorite black bean recipe. Try these black bean recipes during National Bean Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple Black Bean Recipe3<\/sup><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This simple black bean side dish is typical with Mexican or Cuban cuisines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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