Mung Bean Medley
Monday, June 24, 2019
Mung Bean Medley
Vegan/Gluten Free; Serves 8
Ingredients:
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3 Cups of Cooked Mung Beans
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½ Cup Red Onion, Diced
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1 Cup Tomatoes, Diced
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½ Cup Green Bell Pepper, Diced
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½ Cup of Carrots, Shredded
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½ Cup Cucumber, Diced
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½ Cup of Red Cabbage, Diced
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¼ Cup of Cilantro, Chopped
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1 Lemon, Juiced
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2 tbsp of Garlic Powder (add more to taste)
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3 tbsp white wine vinegar (add more to taste)
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1 tbsp Himalayan Pink Salt (add more to taste)
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5 ½ Cups of Vegetable Broth
Cooking Gadgets Needed:
Food Processor (Optional)
Med-Large Saucepan
Cutting Board
Cheese Grater
Large Bowl
Kitchen Knife
Directions:
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Cook the mung beans by bringing 5 ½ cups of vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot or saucepan.
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While waiting for the broth to boil prepare the other ingredients.
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Pour in 2 ¾ cup of dry mung beans (found in the Mother’s Market dry bulk section); once the broth is boiling, reduce heat and cover for 15-20 min.
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Mung beans should not be mushy, so check on them periodically to ensure they are not overcooked.
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Drain the mung beans and put aside. Note: you can pour cold water on them to stop the cooking process quickly and then drain the cool water.
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In a large bowl, place all of the ingredients and mix thoroughly.
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Taste the mixture and add any additional flavoring needed.
This recipe is a plant-based protein packed dish for the family BBQ and beyond.