Mung bean stew

Warm up with this delicious Mung Bean Stew! Made with hearty potatoes, carrots, celery, and mushrooms, simmered in a savory vegetable broth and seasoned to perfection. A nutritious, comforting meal for any occasion. Ready in no time!

  • 09 Apr 2024
  • Cook time 55 min
  • Prep time 30 min
  • 8 Servings
  • 11 Ingredients

Mung bean stew

Mung bean stew is a hearty and nutritious dish that combines the earthy flavors of mung beans with a variety of vegetables. This recipe is perfect for a comforting meal and is both satisfying and healthy. Packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins, mung bean stew is a wonderful way to incorporate more plant-based ingredients into your diet.

Ingredients:

1 dash black pepper
1/10g
2 stalks celery
80g
5 mushrooms
90g
1 dash salt
0.40g
2 carrots
120g
2 cups vegetable broth
480g
1/4 tsp salt
1.50g
1 onion
110g
5 potatoes
1060g
1/2 cup mung beans
50g
1 tbsp vegetable oil
14g

Instructions:

1. Preparation:
- Rinse and soak the mung beans for at least 30 minutes. Drain before using.
- Chop the celery, slice the mushrooms, slice the carrots, and chop the onion.
- Peel and cube the potatoes.
2. Cooking Vegetables:
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until soft and translucent.
- Add the chopped celery and sliced mushrooms to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sliced carrots and cubed potatoes to the pot. Stir the vegetables to combine.
3. Seasoning:
- Season the vegetables with 1 dash of black pepper and 1 dash of salt.
4. Adding Beans and Broth:
- Stir in the rinsed and soaked mung beans.
- Pour in 2 cups of vegetable broth and add 1/4 tsp of salt.
5. Simmering:
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the potatoes and mung beans are tender.
6. Final Seasoning:
- Taste the stew and adjust seasoning as necessary with additional salt or pepper.
7. Serving:
- Ladle the mung bean stew into bowls and serve hot.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for added flavor.

Tips:

- Soak the mung beans overnight or for at least 4 hours before cooking to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.

- Cut the vegetables into even pieces to ensure they cook evenly.

- Feel free to add other vegetables you have on hand, such as bell peppers, spinach, or zucchini, to enhance the nutritional value and flavor.

- Use low-sodium vegetable broth if you want to reduce the salt content in the stew.

- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving, as flavors can intensify during cooking.

This mung bean stew is a wholesome and filling dish that is sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation. It's easy to prepare and flexible enough to accommodate various vegetables and seasonings. Enjoy this delicious stew with some crusty bread or over a bed of rice for a complete meal. Give it a try and bask in the comforting flavors of this nutritious dish.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size250 grams
Energy
Calories 120kcal5%
Protein
Protein 3.72g2%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 27g8%
Fiber 3.88g10%
Sugar 3.57g4%
Fat
Fat 2.03g2%
Saturated 0.20g1%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 140ug15%
Choline 22mg4%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg13%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg10%
Vitamin B3 2.16mg14%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg27%
Vitamin B9 36ug9%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 30mg33%
Vitamin E 0.15mg1%
Vitamin K 10ug9%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 30mg2%
Copper, Cu 0.22mg0%
Iron, Fe 1.30mg12%
Magnesium, Mg 36mg9%
Phosphorus, P 100mg8%
Potassium, K 730mg21%
Selenium, Se 2.88ug5%
Sodium, Na 300mg20%
Zinc, Zn 0.58mg5%
Water
Water 220g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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