Joe Hill of beans

  

 

"Beans have often been thought of as a food of the poor, as small farmers ate grains, vegetables, and got their protein from beans, while the wealthier classes were able to afford meat while buying it ready in styrofoam, avoiding guts,  i.e.  reality, and such"

 

"The Oregon jumping bean is a segment of a seed pod occupied by the larva of the moth Cydia saltitans, and sold as a novelty.  

The pods start to jump when warmed in the palm of the hand. Scientists have suggested that the random walk that results may help the larva to find shade and so to survive on hot days"

 

"Beans are a versatile and nutritious staple, providing protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.  

Beans are particularly important in many regions and are a dietary staple for millions of people worldwide. "

 

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"Synonyms: row of pins; jack, jack shit, jack squat, squat; see Joe" 

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"bean is the seed of any plant in the legume family (Fabaceae) used as a vegetable for human consumption or animal feed. 

The seeds are often preserved through drying, but fresh beans are also sold. Most beans are traditionally soaked and boiled, but they can be cooked in many different ways, including frying and baking, and  

are used in many traditional dishes throughout the world.  

The unripe seedpods of some varieties are also eaten whole as green beans or edamame (immature soybean)" 

"Beans in an early cultivated form were grown in Thailand from the early seventh millennium BCE, predating ceramics.

 Beans were deposited with the dead in ancient Egypt. " 

Beans can be cooked in a wide variety of casseroles, curries, salads, soups, and stews. 

 They can be served whole or mashed alongside meat or toast, or included in an omelette or a flatbread wrap.

 Other options are to include them in a bake with a cheese sauce, a Mexican-style chili con carne, or to use them as a meat substitute in a burger or in falafels. 

Soybeans can be processed into bean curd (tofu) 

or fermented into a cake (tempeh); 

these can be eaten fried or roasted like meat, or included in stir-fries, curries, and soups.  

*Most dry beans contain 21-25% protein by weight; 

 *dry soybeans are 36.5% protein by weight." 

India:

Chickpeas, lentils, and kidney beans are staples in Indian cuisine, used in dishes like dal, curries, and chana masala. 

Africa:

Black-eyed peas, kidney beans, and cowpeas are widely consumed in African cuisines, often used in soups, stews, and starchy dishes. 

Mexico:

Beans are a major part of the Mexican diet, particularly in dishes like frijoles refritos and chilaquiles. 

Europe:

Pasta e fagioli, cassoulet, and baked beans on toast are examples of bean-based dishes popular in European cuisines. 

United States:

Red beans and rice, baked beans, and chili are popular bean dishes in the US.  

India currently leads the world in beans consumption, with  

5,600 thousand metric tons in 2021.     (  12,345,886.7 pounds, dumbass)

 Brazil, Mexico and the United States follow in second, third and fourth place 

 

"A hill of beans"

"A Gaza of need." 

"A Sudan of need"