July 3 – National Eat Your Beans Day

National Eat Your Beans Day is Today!

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HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL EAT YOUR BEANS DAY STEP-BY-STEP

•  Try a new bean recipe today, maybe even a dessert!
•  Host a chili cookoff!
•  Try some bean burgers, make your own or buy them frozen.
•  Try your hand at some bean crafts, get the family involved!
•  Grow a Magic Bean Garden.
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Today is National Eat Your Beans Day, a day to celebrate one of the world’s most versatile and delicious food items. There are countless ways to enjoy beans, from simple dishes like chili and rice and beans to more exotic fare such as black bean brownies or lentil soup. No matter how they’re prepared, beans are a nutrient-rich food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. On National Eat Your Beans Day, why not try something new? If you usually eat beans in savory dishes, why not try them in a sweet dessert? Or if you typically eat them cooked, why not try them raw in a salad?

There are endless possibilities when it comes to beans, so let your imagination run wild and get creative in the kitchen. Who knows, you may just discover your new favorite way to enjoy them.  Celebrate National Eat Your Beans Day!

NATIONAL EAT YOUR BEANS DAY:  A BRIEF HISTORY OF BEANS

Beans have been a key source of nutrients for humans for thousands of years, with evidence of their cultivation dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Aztecs and Incas. Beans were also a major part of the diets of early settlers in North America, and were an important source of protein during times of scarcity. From traditional dishes like baked beans and lentil soup, to modern food trends like plant-based protein sources, beans continue to be a versatile and significant part of our diets. Understanding the history of eating beans can provide insight into the evolution of our relationship with food, and the ways in which we sustain ourselves.

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL EAT YOUR BEANS DAY:  Bean Dishes, Desserts, DIY Crafts, and Games/Activities

1. Chili: Hearty stew made with beans, tomatoes, meat (or meat substitute), and spices.
2. Bean Burritos: Tortillas filled with beans, cheese, vegetables, and optional meat or tofu.
3. Bean Salad: Fresh salad made with mixed beans, vegetables, herbs, and vinaigrette dressing.
4. Hummus: Creamy dip made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
5. Bean Soup: Comforting soup made with beans, broth, vegetables, and sometimes meat or sausage.
6. Refried Beans: Mashed and fried pinto beans seasoned with spices, often served as a side dish.
7. Bean Tacos: Tacos filled with seasoned beans, lettuce, cheese, salsa, and other toppings.
8. Bean Burgers: Veggie burgers made with mashed beans, grains, vegetables, and spices.
9. Bean Dip: Flavorful dip made with pureed beans, cheese, salsa, and spices, served with tortilla chips or veggies.
10. Bean Curry: Spicy dish made with beans, coconut milk, curry spices, and vegetables.
11. Bean and Rice Casserole: Baked dish made with beans, rice, cheese, and vegetables, often topped with breadcrumbs.
12. Bean and Cornbread: Cornbread served with a side of seasoned beans, a classic Southern dish.
13. Bean and Rice Burrito Bowl: A deconstructed burrito with beans, rice, lettuce, cheese, salsa, and avocado.
14. Bean and Quinoa Salad: Nutritious salad made with cooked quinoa, mixed beans, vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
15. Bean Enchiladas: Tortillas filled with beans, cheese, and enchilada sauce, baked until bubbly.
16. Bean and Avocado Wrap: Whole-grain wrap filled with mashed beans, avocado slices, lettuce, and salsa.
17. Bean and Kale Soup: Healthy soup made with beans, kale, broth, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs.
18. Bean and Corn Tamales: Steamed corn husks filled with masa dough, beans, corn, and spices.
19. Bean and Potato Hash: Sautéed potatoes and beans seasoned with spices and served as a hearty breakfast or brunch dish.
20. Bean and Spinach Quesadilla: Flour tortilla filled with beans, spinach, cheese, and salsa, grilled until crispy.
21. Bean and Mushroom Stir-Fry: Stir-fried beans and mushrooms with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and vegetables.
22. Bean and Egg Breakfast Burrito: Breakfast burrito filled with scrambled eggs, beans, cheese, and salsa.
23. Bean and Lentil Stew: Hearty stew made with mixed beans, lentils, vegetables, and broth.
24. Bean and Sweet Potato Chili: Flavorful chili made with beans, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and spices.
25. Bean and Sausage Cassoulet: French casserole made with beans, sausage, tomatoes, and herbs, baked until golden and bubbling.
26. Black Bean Brownies: Rich and fudgy brownies made with black beans for added moisture and nutrition.
27. Chickpea Blondies: Chewy blondie bars made with chickpeas for a protein-packed twist on a classic dessert.
28. Red Bean Paste Buns: Soft buns filled with sweet red bean paste, a traditional East Asian dessert.
29. Cannellini Bean Cake: Moist and tender cake made with cannellini beans, often flavored with lemon or vanilla.
30. Mung Bean Mooncakes: Traditional Chinese pastries filled with sweet mung bean paste and often enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
31. Lentil Chocolate Chip Cookies: Classic chocolate chip cookies made with lentil puree for added fiber and moisture.
32. Adzuki Bean Ice Cream: Creamy ice cream flavored with sweet adzuki bean paste, a popular Japanese dessert.
33. Black-eyed Pea Cobbler: A Southern-style cobbler made with black-eyed peas, topped with a sweet biscuit crust.
34. Soybean Pudding: Silky smooth pudding made with soy milk and flavored with vanilla or other extracts.
35. Fava Bean Gelato: Creamy gelato made with fava beans and flavored with honey or citrus zest.
36. Pinto Bean Tiramisu: A twist on the classic Italian dessert, made with layers of pinto bean-infused mascarpone cheese and ladyfingers soaked in coffee.
37. Lima Bean Cheesecake: Rich and creamy cheesecake made with pureed lima beans, often flavored with lemon or lime.
38. Black Turtle Bean Mousse: Velvety smooth mousse made with black turtle beans and dark chocolate.
39. Cranberry Bean Pie: A unique take on traditional fruit pies, made with cranberry beans and sweetened with sugar and spices.
40. Anasazi Bean Truffles: Decadent truffles made with Anasazi beans and coated in cocoa powder or chopped nuts.
41. Butter Bean Pound Cake: Dense and buttery pound cake made with pureed butter beans for a moist texture.
42. Pink Bean Macarons: Delicate French macarons made with pink bean flour and filled with buttercream or ganache.
43. Scarlet Runner Bean Popsicles: Refreshing popsicles made with scarlet runner beans, blended with fruit juice or puree.
44. Lupini Bean Cannoli: Crispy cannoli shells filled with creamy lupini bean filling, sweetened with sugar and vanilla.
45. Butter Bean Fudge: Creamy fudge made with butter beans and sweetened condensed milk, flavored with chocolate or peanut butter.
46. Cranberry Bean Crème Brûlée: Classic crème brûlée infused with cranberry bean flavor, topped with caramelized sugar.
47. Cannellini Bean Tarts: Mini tarts filled with cannellini bean custard and topped with fresh fruit or whipped cream.
48. Fava Bean Semifreddo: Semi-frozen dessert made with pureed fava beans, cream, and sugar, served chilled.
49. Black Bean Coconut Cake: Moist coconut cake made with black beans and coconut milk, topped with coconut frosting.
50. Chickpea Chocolate Mousse: Silky smooth chocolate mousse made with chickpeas and dark chocolate, a healthier alternative to traditional mousse.
51. Bean Mosaic Art: Create colorful mosaic art by gluing beans onto a surface in various patterns and designs.
52. Bean Jewelry: Make unique jewelry pieces by stringing together dried beans and painting them in vibrant colors.
53. Bean Collage: Craft a collage using different types and colors of beans to create textured artwork.
54. Bean Keychains: Design keychains by threading dried beans onto strings or chains and adding decorative beads.
55. Bean Dolls: Create dolls by gluing beans onto fabric or cardboard to form the body and features.
56. Bean Mobiles: Craft mobiles by hanging beans of different sizes and colors from strings or wires.
57. Bean Potpourri: Make fragrant potpourri by mixing dried beans with essential oils and aromatic herbs.
58. Bean Wreaths: Create decorative wreaths by gluing dried beans onto a wreath base in various patterns.
59. Bean Ornaments: Fashion ornaments by gluing beans onto cardboard or styrofoam shapes and adding ribbons for hanging.
60. Bean Bookmark: Make bookmarks by laminating pressed beans between sheets of clear adhesive paper.
61. Bean Coasters: Design coasters by gluing beans onto cork or wooden bases in geometric patterns.
62. Bean Magnets: Create magnets by gluing small magnets onto the back of painted or decorated beans.
63. Bean Puppets: Make puppets by gluing beans onto popsicle sticks and adding fabric or paper for costumes.
64. Bean Suncatchers: Craft suncatchers by arranging colorful beans on clear contact paper and sealing them with another layer.
65. Bean Masks: Design masks by gluing beans onto cardboard cutouts and adding elastic bands for wearing.
66. Bean Wall Hangings: Create wall hangings by arranging beans on fabric or canvas and framing them.
67. Bean Lanterns: Make lanterns by covering jars or containers with dried beans and placing candles inside.
68. Bean Pottery: Create pottery designs by embedding beans into clay before firing and glazing.
69. Bean Tote Bags: Decorate tote bags by sewing dried beans onto fabric in decorative patterns.
70. Bean Photo Frames: Craft photo frames by gluing beans onto wooden or cardboard frames and adding pictures.
71. Bean Plant Markers: Make plant markers by painting and labeling dried beans to identify different plants in the garden.
72. Bean Dreamcatchers: Create dreamcatchers by weaving string or yarn between beans to form intricate patterns.
73. Bean Wind Chimes: Craft wind chimes by stringing beans onto wires or threads and hanging them from a base.
74. Bean Candles: Make candles by embedding dried beans into melted wax and allowing them to set.
75. Bean Journals: Decorate journals by gluing beans onto the covers and adding embellishments for a textured look.
76. Bean Bag Toss: Toss bean bags into targets to score points in this classic carnival-style game.
77. Bean Sorting Relay: Race to sort different types of beans into separate containers using spoons or chopsticks.
78. Bean Guessing Jar: Guess the number of beans in a jar, with the closest guess winning a prize.
79. Bean Stack Challenge: See how many beans can be stacked vertically in a tower without toppling over.
80. Bean Memory Game: Play a memory matching game using cards with pictures of beans or bean-related items.
81. Bean Balance Race: Balance beans on a spoon and race to the finish line without dropping any.
82. Bean Hunt: Hide beans around the playing area and have players search for them within a time limit.
83. Bean Tic-Tac-Toe: Play tic-tac-toe using beans as game pieces on a grid drawn on paper or a chalkboard.
84. Bean Relay Race: Race to transfer beans from one container to another using only a spoon or straw.
85. Bean Roll and Count: Roll dice and move game pieces along a board, counting beans as you progress.
86. Bean Stack Tower: Build a tower using beans as building blocks, taking turns to add beans without collapsing the tower.
87. Bean Dominoes: Arrange beans in a line and take turns knocking them over like dominoes.
88. Bean Spoon Race: Race to the finish line while balancing a bean on a spoon held in the mouth or hand.
89. Bean Bingo: Play bingo using a grid of bean-related images or words, marking off spaces as they’re called out.
90. Bean Pictionary: Draw pictures of beans or bean-related items while others try to guess what you’re drawing.
91. Bean Jigsaw Puzzle: Create a puzzle by gluing a picture of beans onto cardboard and cutting it into pieces for assembly.
92. Bean Relay Stack: Race to stack beans into a tower one at a time, passing them between team members.
93. Bean Obstacle Course: Navigate through an obstacle course while carrying beans on a spoon or in a cup.
94. Bean Word Search: Search for bean-related words hidden in a grid of letters, marking them off as you find them.
95. Bean Domino Rally: Set up a domino chain reaction using beans as dominoes, watching them fall in sequence.
96. Bean Guessing Game: Guess the type or number of beans hidden in a box or bag, with the correct guesser winning a prize.
97. Bean Relay Shuffle: Shuffle beans from one container to another using only chopsticks, spoons, or straws.
98. Bean Tower Knockdown: Take turns throwing small balls to knock down a tower of stacked beans.
99. Bean Toss and Catch: Toss beans into the air and try to catch them in a cup or bowl.
100. Bean Spin Art: Create colorful spin art by dropping beans onto paper covered in paint and spinning it around.

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