Beans is one of the most popular and staple foods in Africa, especially in Nigeria and the 4th most consumed. Beans are abundantly cultivated by the majority of farmers in northern parts of Nigeria such as Borno, Gombe, Kano, Sokoto, Yobe and Zamfara State. Beans or cowpeas is a legume which is widely grown by farmers in various varieties and has about 32 species, it is in the plant family of Leguminosae. Beans are highly recommended to eat because of its numerous health benefits and nutritional values and also is the main protein source when compared to all other proteinous foods in Nigeria and most African countries.