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!
- 12 May 2025
- Cook time 55 min
- Prep time 30 min
- 8 Servings
- 11 Ingredients
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:
Instructions:
- 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.
- 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.
- Season the vegetables with 1 dash of black pepper and 1 dash of salt.
- Stir in the rinsed and soaked mung beans.
- Pour in 2 cups of vegetable broth and add 1/4 tsp of salt.
- 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.
- Taste the stew and adjust seasoning as necessary with additional salt or pepper.
- 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 Size | 250 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 120kcal | 6% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 3.72g | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 27g | 8% |
| Fiber 3.88g | 10% |
| Sugar 3.57g | 4% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 2.03g | 2% |
| Saturated 0.20g | 1% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 140ug | 15% |
| Choline 22mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 0.15mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 0.13mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 2.16mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 0.46mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B9 36ug | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 30mg | 33% |
| Vitamin E 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K 10ug | 9% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 30mg | 2% |
| Copper, Cu 0.22mg | 25% |
| Iron, Fe 1.30mg | 12% |
| Magnesium, Mg 36mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus, P 100mg | 8% |
| Potassium, K 730mg | 21% |
| Selenium, Se 2.88ug | 5% |
| Sodium, Na 300mg | 20% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.58mg | 5% |
| Water | |
| Water 220g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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