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20 Delicious Mung Bean Recipes

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Discover the versatility and nutrition-packed power of mung beans with these delightful mung bean recipes that will take your culinary adventures to the next level.

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Mung beans are tiny little green beans that are native to India. These little beans are full of health benefits. The beans can also be used to create some delicious dishes that range from desserts to sides and main dishes. They are incredibly versatile so you can make anything from stir-fry dishes to soups and salads.

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  • 20 Mung Bean Recipes
  • 1. Mung Bean Pancakes
  • 2. Mung Bean Vegan Eggs
  • 3. Mung Bean Sprouts With Shrimp
  • 4. Mung Bean Soup
  • 5. Cheesy Garlic Mung Bean Pasta
  • 6. Mung Bean Coconut Curry
  • 7. Vegetable Stir Fry Mung Bean Noodles
  • 8. Summer Veggie Mung Bean Salad
  • 9. Mung Bean Baked Falafels
  • 10. Air Fryer Mung Beans
  • 11. Mung Bean Omelet
  • 12. Mung Bean Cake
  • 13. Split Mung Bean Dal
  • 14. Sprouted Mung Bean Burger
  • 15. Mung Bean Hummus
  • 16. Mung Bean Cake with Coconut Milk
  • 17. Mung Bean & Quinoa Bowls
  • 18. Sweet Buchi with Mung Bean Filling
  • 19. Mung Bean Brownies
  • 20. Mung Bean Pasty
  • The Goods

Mung beans are known to be one of the best plant-based sources of protein and are essential in antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients like fiber, magnesium, potassium, folate, zinc, copper, calcium, and vitamin C. It has been said that mung beans (also known as moong beans or monggo beans) can help reduce cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and the risk of heart disease.

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If you want to enjoy some delicious meals made with mung beans, these creative and healthy meals and sides are the perfect way to incorporate them into your diet.

20 Mung Bean Recipes

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1. Mung Bean Pancakes

Start the day off right with these savory mung bean pancakes! The pancakes are made with ground mung beans, kimchi, sweet rice, pork, veggies, and seasonings.

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2. Mung Bean Vegan Eggs

These delicious eggs use Just Egg and mung beans to create a filling breakfast. Pair it with some fresh avocado and tomatoes for a delicious meal.

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3. Mung Bean Sprouts With Shrimp

If you are looking for an easy-to-prepare dish that is both healthy and delicious, this is a dinner dish you are going to love! To make it even more enjoyable, add some fried tofu and strips of bell peppers.

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4. Mung Bean Soup

With just a bit of spice, this mung bean soup is a filling dinner idea you can enjoy any time of the year. Add some fresh veggies and some flavorful spices to create a warm and delicious dinner.

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5. Cheesy Garlic Mung Bean Pasta

If you want to enjoy a meal that’s rich in protein and gluten-free, and packed with garlic cloves, this mung bean pasta is filling and worth trying. It tastes cheesy, garlicky, and delicious!

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6. Mung Bean Coconut Curry

Made with traditional Chinese ingredients, this mung bean curry is a must-try! It’s perfect for those days when you want a comforting meal at home that’s easy to make.

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7. Vegetable Stir Fry Mung Bean Noodles

Want a colorful dinner dish that the whole family will enjoy? You can have this vegetable stir fry and mung bean noodles dish on the table in just 30 minutes.

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8. Summer Veggie Mung Bean Salad

Made with fresh summer vegetables and mung beans, this is an easy summer dish you can enjoy. Add it to the menu for dinner or serve it at potlucks and cookouts.

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9. Mung Bean Baked Falafels

While traditional falafels are typically fried, these are baked but still give you that crispy outside you love. Serve with a spicy tahini dressing or yoghurt, and you have a delicious appetizer or main dish.

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10. Air Fryer Mung Beans

A simple and easy-to-make snack that you can enjoy throughout the day. These mung beans are made in the air fryer for a healthy snack you can eat on the go.

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11. Mung Bean Omelet

Another delicious and healthy breakfast you can enjoy any day of the week. This omelet is made with mung beans, veggies, and potatoes.

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12. Mung Bean Cake

A popular Chinese treat that is made with a mung bean paste, these little mung bean cakes are the perfect summer treat.

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13. Split Mung Bean Dal

Serve with rice and you have a protein-packed meal that is both healthy and delicious. It’s also vegan and gluten-free.

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14. Sprouted Mung Bean Burger

Made with mung bean sprouts and served on a whole wheat hamburger bun, this image doesn’t do this burger justice. The mint cilantro chutney adds a ton of extra flavor to the burger.

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15. Mung Bean Hummus

A tasty alternative to chickpea hummus, this mung bean hummus is healthy and delicious. Serve with your favorite crackers and you will have a new favorite snack.

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16. Mung Bean Cake with Coconut Milk

Enjoy this delicious and moist cake after dinner! To complete your Asian meal, make this sweet mung bean cake with coconut milk.

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17. Mung Bean & Quinoa Bowls

These mung bean and quinoa bowls are made with a spicy ginger turmeric broth that brings even more flavor to the table. It’s a simple meal that’s warm and healing.

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18. Sweet Buchi with Mung Bean Filling

A sweet Filipino dessert that you will find on the streets in the Philippines. This sweet treat has a delicious mung bean filling that you won’t be able to resist.

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19. Mung Bean Brownies

You won’t find any flour, eggs, or butter in these mung bean brownies. You will find a delicious and healthy dessert you can enjoy after dinner.

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20. Mung Bean Pasty

Filled with a delicious mung bean filling, these can be made ahead of time and placed in the freezer for later. They are easy to make, delicious, and healthy.

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The Goods

20 Mung Bean Recipes

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Discover the versatility and power of mung beans with these delightful mung bean recipes that will take your dishes to the next level.
Course Lunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American, Asian

Recipes

  • Mung Bean Pancakes
  • Mung Bean Vegan Eggs
  • Mung Bean Sprouts With Shrimp
  • Mung Bean Soup
  • Cheesy Garlic Mung Bean Pasta
  • Mung Bean Coconut Curry
  • Vegetable Stir Fry Mung Bean Noodles
  • Summer Veggie Mung Bean Salad
  • Mung Bean Baked Falafels
  • Air Fryer Mung Beans
  • Mung Bean Omelet
  • Mung Bean Cake
  • Split Mung Bean Dal
  • Sprouted Mung Bean Burger
  • Mung Bean Hummus
  • Mung Bean Cake with Coconut Milk
  • Mung Bean & Quinoa Bowls
  • Sweet Buchi with Mung Bean Filling
  • Mung Bean Brownies
  • Mung Bean Pasty

Instructions

  • Choose a recipe to try.
  • Gather the ingredients needed.
  • Cook and enjoy!

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