Mung Bean Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry mung beans
  • 1 bunch scallion, trimmed and sliced thinly
  • 1/2 bunch of fresh mint, washed and chopped finely (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, hard boiled for garnish
  • 16 black olives, pitted for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the dried mung beans in a large bowl of water and let soak overnight. Drain.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add mung beans and boil for 10 minutes.
  3. Drain the mung beans and repeat the process with a fresh pot of boiling water, this time for 7 minutes.
  4. Drain mung beans and rinse under cold water. Drain well and place in a large bowl.
  5. Add scallions, mint, olive oil, vinegar and salt and toss to combine.
  6. Divide among serving dishes, garnish with hard boiled eggs, black olives and fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

417 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.3g 11% DV
Total Fat 28.5g 36% DV
Carbs 35.9g 13% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 6.9g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9844mg 100% DV
Potassium 349mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 68.3mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 28.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 5.3mg 6% DV
Calcium 129.8mg 10% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV
Contains Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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