Yellow Mung Beans With Fresh Spinach Recipe

Name: Yellow Mung Beans With Fresh Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups mung beans; 4 1/2 cups hot water; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3 cups fresh spinach leaves, stems removed, washed several times; 2 tablespoons ghee; pinch of asafetida; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons peeled ginger, minced

Servings: persons

1 1/3 cups mung beans
4 1/2 cups hot water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups fresh spinach leaves, stems removed, washed several times
2 tablespoons ghee
pinch of asafetida
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons peeled ginger, minced

1
Before prepping the ingredients, turn the slow cooker on to the high setting for 15 minutes, until the insert is warmed through.
2
Pick over the mung beans for any foreign objects.
3
Wash them in a bowl in several changes of water until the last wash runs almost clear.
4
Add the mung beans to the slow cooker along with the water and salt and cook for 3 1/2 hours on low.
5
When the timer sounds and the cooker is on the warm setting, add the spinach leaves and mix well.
6
Allow the leaves to wilt into the hot mung beans.
7
If not serving within 30 minutes, turn the machine off and remove the insert.
8
When ready to serve, reheat the mung beans if necessary and put them in a serving dish.
9
Heat the ghee in a small skillet on high heat.
10
Carefully add the asafetida and the cumin seeds and when they stop sputtering, add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 or 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
11
As the garlic begins to show color, add the red pepper flakes and pour the tadka on top of the prepared lentils.

118

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cups mung beans, 4 1/2 cups hot water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 3 cups fresh spinach leaves, stems removed, washed several times, and more.

Yes, Yellow Mung Beans With Fresh Spinach falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Yellow Mung Beans With Fresh Spinach

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