Mongo Guisado (Mung Bean Soup)

Mongo Guisado is a popular Filipino dish made with mung beans, which are a good source of protein and fiber.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

Print Recipe

Medium

Mongo Guisado (Mung Bean Soup)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Filipino Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Mung Beans
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Tomato
• 2 cup Spinach
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• 6 cups Water

Instructions

1. Rinse the mung beans and soak them in water for 1 hour.
2. In a pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
4. Add tomato and cook until softened.
5. Drain the mung beans and add them to the pot.
6. Pour water into the pot and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the mung beans are tender.
8. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
9. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
10. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

---

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 14g29%

---

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