Mung Beans Snack Bowl
Posted by Ellena Field
Salt, Tomato, Cumin, Cilantro, Roasted Peanuts, Red Onion, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Mung Beans, Cucumber, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Coriander
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Mung Beans Snack Bowl Recipe
This Mung Beans Snack Bowl is a nutritious and tasty snack or light meal. Mung beans are high in protein and fiber, and fresh vegetables and herbs add crunch and flavor. The roasted peanuts provide a satisfying nuttiness as well as crunch. This dish is ideal for a quick lunch or a snack on the go.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Soak 1 cup mung beans overnight
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the soaked mung beans.
- Add the mung beans, salt, black pepper, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and enough water to cover the beans to a large pot.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a low heat.
- Simmer the beans for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil while the beans are cooking.
- Sauté the diced onion for 2-3 minutes, or until translucent.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes after adding the diced tomato and cucumber to the skillet.
- Drain any remaining liquid from the mung beans and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- To the bowl with the mung beans, add the sauteed vegetables, cilantro, lemon juice and roasted peanuts.
- Adjust seasoning to taste with more salt, black pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
- Warm or room temperature, serve the mung bean snack bowl.
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