Mongo Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Mongo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 180 g mung beans; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil; 5 -7 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 medium chopped onions; 1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes; 225 g fresh spinach (frozen works well too); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 lime, to serve; black pepper; olive oil, to serve

Servings: persons

180 g mung beans
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 -7 garlic cloves, crushed
2 medium chopped onions
1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
225 g fresh spinach (frozen works well too)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 lime, to serve
black pepper
olive oil, to serve

1
Rinse the mung beans, and put in a pan with enough water to cover. Bring to the boil, simmer for a few minutes then take off the heat. Leave for an hour.
2
Bring to boil again, turn heat to low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are tender.
3
Heat the vegetable oil. When hot, put in garlic and fry until golden. Don't let it burn. Add the onions, and fry until they are translucent.
4
Add the tomatoes and simmer until slightly reduced.
5
Add the mung beans and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a LITTLE water if you think it looks too dry.
6
Add the spinach, black pepper, salt and 1 tbs lime juice. Bring to a simmer until the spinach is cooked.
7
Serve with olive oil and lime wedges to your own taste.

451

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 180 g mung beans, 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, 5 -7 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 medium chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Mongo falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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