National Beans and Franks Day!

National Beans and Franks Day

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National Beans ‘N’ Franks Day on July 13th encourages us to make our favorite recipes during National Hot Dog Month. This simple recipe cooks up a delicious dish in no time and goes well with summertime barbecues, too!

Beans boast many health benefits and are an important part of a healthy diet. Baked beans are often made with pinto beans, which are a rockstar superfood! Pinto beans contain important vitamins and minerals like Vitamin B1 (thiamine), iron, magnesium and phosphorus. Pinto beans are also full of fiber and protein.

Pinto beans can help improve blood sugar regulation because they have a low GI and are high in fiber and protein. The same properties in pinto beans aid in weight loss because it promotes fullness and a healthy digestive system. Other benefits include rich in antioxidants and may aid heart health!

Baked beans became popular during the Civil War in the United States. They would later become one of the first canned convenience foods on the market in the 1890s. The franks, or frankfurters, can be beef, pork, or a combination of both. They can even be plant-based! The ground meat is blended with spices and seasonings before being cured. Home cooks make beans and franks, too.

Recipes can include beans, hot dogs, brown sugar, onion, mustard, barbecue sauce, and spices. The United States isn’t the only place recipes are found, either. Around the world, beans and franks enjoy wide popularity.Beans and franks go well with coleslaw, grilled corn on the cob, and vegetable kabobs. Add some iced tea and pie to complete the meal.