Dry Bean Day

Categories:: Food & Beverage
Tags:: Appreciation Healthy Food
Where:: United States
Date change rule:: Every January 6
Holiday emoji:: 🫘

Dry Bean Day celebrates the nutritional powerhouse of legumes every January 6. Beans are a global dietary staple, rich in protein and complex carbohydrates, offering incredible versatility in countless dishes. Explore new recipes, learn about their health benefits, and incorporate more beans into your daily meals!

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Expected Dry Bean Day Deals

While we await official 2027 promotions, history shows that Dry Bean Day could inspire grocery stores and food brands to highlight these versatile legumes. Look for sales on canned beans, dried beans, and bean-based products at retailers like Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s, and Kroger. Specialty food brands such as Eden Foods, Goya Foods, and Bush’s Best may offer coupons or recipe ideas. Restaurants specializing in plant-based cuisine or comfort food might feature bean-centric specials. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as January 6 approaches.

Platform Guide for Dry Bean Day

Instagram

Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #DryBeanDay. Share vibrant photos of your favorite bean dishes, from chili to salads, and inspire others.

TikTok

Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #DryBeanDay. Create short, engaging videos showcasing quick bean recipes, cooking hacks, or fun facts about legumes.

Facebook

Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #DryBeanDay. Share family-favorite bean recipes, tips for soaking and cooking, and engage with community discussions.

Dry Bean Day Hero

George Washington Carver

Born into slavery around 1864, George Washington Carver became a renowned agricultural scientist and inventor. While primarily known for his work with peanuts, a legume closely related to beans, Carver tirelessly promoted alternative crops to cotton, advocating for soil enrichment through legumes and educating farmers on sustainable practices. His research significantly advanced agricultural science and nutrition in the American South.

History of Dry Bean Day

The reason why we celebrate Dry Bean Day is more than just an excuse for gluttony. Beans, especially peas, were used by the “Father of Genetics” to study the concept of genes and heredity. This famous biologist and mathematician was Gregory Mendel and his death anniversary (January 6) is marked as Dry Bean Day. He made remarkable revelations about hybridization during his study which formed the basis of many future discoveries in the field.

His discoveries give us more reason to proudly enjoy some beans for lunch today and then go for a walk in the park because it’s better to release the warm air out in the open. There are many references to beans in our culture such as the children’s story, “Jack and the Beanstalk,” and the catchy nursery rhyme that goes, “Beans, Beans, the musical fruit. The more you eat, the more you….” Well, you know the rest.

But, so far coffee beans have been the most coveted bean. It was not only the Oompa Loompas from Charlie and Chocolate Factory that traded in cacao beans. In the Aztec era, cacao beans were used as money where 15 beans can buy you a rabbit.

Beans were known to be gathered by people in the foothills of the Himalayas before being cultivated or traded like money.

Dry Bean Day timeline

9750 B.C.

The Rise of the Bean

The cultivation of beans begins in Thailand.

2000 B.C.

What’s in the Bag?

Bean bags arose in Egyptian cultures made of leather pouches filled with actual dried beans.

1856 — 1863

The Father of Genetics

Gregor Mendel’s study of heredity and genetics using pea plants resulted in revolutionary scientific discoveries.

1940s

The Longest Bean Pod

The longest green bean pod was recorded in North Carolina reaching a length of approximately 122 cm.

How Businesses Can Celebrate Dry Bean Day

Local restaurants can feature special bean-centric dishes, from gourmet chili bowls to unique bean salads and plant-based burgers, offering discounts for the day. Grocery stores can create eye-catching displays of dried and canned beans, paired with recipe cards and cooking demonstrations. Farmers’ markets can highlight local bean growers and offer samples. Businesses can also host workshops on cooking with beans or their nutritional benefits, engaging the community in healthy eating.

Dry Bean Day FAQs

When is Dry Bean Day?

In 2027, Dry Bean Day will be celebrated on Thursday, January 6. Mark your calendars to discover new ways to incorporate these healthy ingredients into your meals.

How many varieties of dry beans are there?

Globally, the number of distinct bean varieties is staggering, estimated to be well over 40,000. This incredible genetic diversity ensures that beans can thrive in various climates and provide essential nutrition across countless cultures.

What are the health benefits of eating dry beans?

Incorporating dry beans into your diet offers numerous health advantages, including improved gut health due to high fiber content, sustained energy from complex carbs, and a significant boost in protein intake. Regular consumption can also help manage cholesterol levels.

Are beans good for weight loss?

Beans are a valuable component of a weight management diet. The combination of protein and soluble fiber helps to curb appetite and reduce cravings, making it easier to maintain a calorie deficit. They also provide sustained energy without sharp blood sugar spikes.

Dry Bean Day Activities

Learn your favorite recipe
You can follow your grandma’s recipe or ask your father to make his special chili while you take notes. Else, you can ask the universal guide, the Internet, for help. Either way, it’s time to perfect some delicious bean recipes.
Create a D.I.Y. bean art
Beans come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Excuse the macaroni and use some beans to create a children’s D.I.Y. art today. Though, you might keep finding kidney beans stuck between your sofa cushions for the next few months.
Grow some beans
There are about 40,000 species of beans found around the world. Find out what grows well in your area and plant some seeds in your yard.

5 Interesting Facts About Beans

Pythagoras aversed beans
Pythagoras preached against the consumption of fava beans because they contain the souls of the dead since they were flesh-like.
Beans are superfood
Beans contain 21% protein, 77% of complex carbohydrates which is a source of slow, consistent energy, and only a few percentages of fat.
The mung beans
Mung beans, also known as green gram, are the most eaten beans.
Green beans for long life
An average of 20 grams of beans is consumed by people living in the blue zone while some studies show that beans prolong life by 6%.
Darker beans are better
According to a study, black bean hulls contain 40 times the amount of antioxidants found in white bean hulls.

Why We Love Dry Bean Day

They are delicious
Beans can easily be found in any departmental store, they are easy on the pocket, and take little effort to cook. Also, green beans are the second-most canned food in the U.S.
Magic beans and musical fruit
Children’s stories and nursery rhymes are some childhood memories revolving around the iconic bean. Let’s journey down memory lane today.
Two peas in a pod
It's because of the pivotal work of Gregor Mendel that we know so much about genetics and heredity. We love knowledge.