Healthy Recipes using Split Mung Beans
Spicy Split Mung Bean Salad
A refreshing and protein-packed salad featuring split mung beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing.
- 1 cup cooked split mung beans
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked split mung beans, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve chilled.
Split Mung Bean Curry
A hearty and aromatic curry made with split mung beans, coconut milk, and a blend of spices for a comforting meal.
- 1 cup split mung beans
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Rinse the split mung beans and cook them in water until tender, about 20 minutes.
- In a pan, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, then add curry powder and turmeric.
- Stir in the cooked mung beans and coconut milk, simmer for 10 minutes, and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Split Mung Bean Pancakes
Nutritious and gluten-free pancakes made with split mung beans, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
- 1 cup soaked split mung beans
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Blend the soaked split mung beans with water, turmeric, and salt until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet with a little olive oil and pour in a ladle of the batter.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, flip and cook until golden brown. Serve with yogurt or chutney.
Split Mung Bean Soup
A nourishing and flavorful soup featuring split mung beans, vegetables, and spices, perfect for any time of year.
- 1 cup split mung beans
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- In a pot, sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened.
- Add split mung beans, vegetable broth, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the beans are tender, about 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Split Mung Beans
Colorful bell peppers stuffed with a mixture of split mung beans, quinoa, and spices for a healthy and filling meal.
- 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 cup cooked split mung beans
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cooked split mung beans, quinoa, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the halved bell peppers, top with cheese if using, and bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender.
Split Mung Bean Hummus
A twist on traditional hummus made with split mung beans, tahini, and lemon, perfect for dipping or spreading.
- 1 cup cooked split mung beans
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
- In a food processor, combine cooked split mung beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
- Blend until smooth, adding a little water if necessary to reach desired consistency.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with pita or vegetables.
Split Mung Bean and Vegetable Stir-Fry
A quick and colorful stir-fry featuring split mung beans and a variety of fresh vegetables, packed with nutrients.
- 1 cup cooked split mung beans
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Green onions for garnish
- In a large pan, heat sesame oil and sauté ginger until fragrant.
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in cooked split mung beans and soy sauce, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Garnish with green onions before serving.
Split Mung Bean Energy Balls
Nutritious energy balls made with split mung beans, oats, and nut butter, perfect for a healthy snack on the go.
- 1 cup cooked split mung beans
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a bowl, mix cooked split mung beans, oats, nut butter, honey, chocolate chips, and vanilla until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to firm up.
Split Mung Bean and Spinach Quiche
A healthy quiche made with a split mung bean crust and filled with spinach and eggs, perfect for brunch.
- 1 cup soaked split mung beans
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Blend soaked split mung beans with a little water until smooth to form a crust.
- Spread the mung bean mixture in a pie dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, spinach, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Pour into the crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set.