Hearty Whole Mung Bean Soup

Mung beans are one of the most cherished foods in Ayurveda, known for their balancing and detoxifying properties.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Hearty Whole Mung Bean Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Asian, Indian Courses: Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Whole Mung Beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Red chili powder
• 2 medium Tomato
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Potato
• 1 cup Spinach
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Oil

Instructions

1. Rinse the mung beans and soak them in water for 4 hours. Drain.
2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Saute until onions are translucent.
3. Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Stir well.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
5. Add chopped carrots, potatoes, and soaked mung beans. Stir well.
6. Add water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until the mung beans are tender.
7. Add spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
9. Stir in lemon juice before serving.
10. Serve hot with bread or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.