Mung bean stew
Mung bean stew is a hearty and nutritious dish, featuring earthy mung beans cooked with a variety of vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms. This plant-based stew is perfect for a comforting meal, packed with protein and fiber.
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.
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.
Mung bean stew FAQ:
The mung bean stew should be simmered for about 45 minutes, or until the potatoes and mung beans are tender.
While mung beans are ideal for this recipe, you can substitute with cooked lentils or split peas as alternatives, though cooking times may vary.
Leftover mung bean stew can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
Any low-sodium vegetable broth works well. You can also use homemade broth for a richer flavor.
Mung beans are fully cooked when they are tender and easily mashable with a fork. Check them periodically during simmering for doneness.
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.
Nutrition per serving
8 ServingsCalories 120kcal
Protein 3.72g
Carbohydrates 27g
Fiber 3.88g
Sugar 3.57g
Fat 2.03g
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