Do I have to soak the mung beans overnight?

Yes, the recipe specifies soaking the mung beans overnight in a 1:2 ratio with room temperature water to ensure they become tender during cooking.

How do I know when the mung beans are tender enough?

The recipe instructs to cook the stew for 10 more minutes after adding the tomato and spices, or until the beans are tender and the liquid is absorbed.

When should I check the seasoning for this stew?

You should check the seasoning just before serving the Mung Bean Stew, after the beans have cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

Can I adjust the spices in this Mung Bean Stew?

The recipe calls for specific amounts of garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper, which can be adjusted to your taste preference when added with the crushed tomato.

What should the consistency of the Mung Bean Stew be?

The stew is designed to cook until the liquid is absorbed, resulting in tender beans in a thick, flavorful sauce rather than a very soupy consistency.

4 years ago

Mung Bean Stew
[Vegan]

LT By: Lola Till

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Ingredients You Need for Mung Bean Stew [Vegan]

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 white onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1/2 carrot, quartered and thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup dried mung beans
2 cups water
1/4 cup crushed tomato
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Prepare Mung Bean Stew [Vegan]

Soak overnight in room temperature water in the proportion of 1:2 mung beans.
Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook 3-4 minutes.
Add carrots and cook until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Add mung beans, stir to combine.
Add water and bring to a boil.
Cover and let simmer for 40 minutes.
Add tomato, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store to combine and cover again.
Cook for 10 more minutes or until beans are tender and liquid is absorbed. Check the seasoning before serving
Munch on as many as you like!