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!
Cook time 55 min
Prep time 30 min
Ingredients:
1 dash black pepper2 stalks celery
5 mushrooms
1 dash salt
2 carrots
2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 tsp salt
1 onion
5 potatoes
1/2 cup mung beans
1 tbsp vegetable oil
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.
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 per serving
8 ServingsCalories 120kcal
Protein 3.72g
Carbohydrates 27g
Fiber 3.88g
Sugar 3.57g
Fat 2.03g
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