Description
Learn how to easily sprout mung beans at home for a nutritious addition to salads or as a healthy snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mung bean or moong dal with green skins
- Water, enough to submerge the beans
Instructions
- Rinse the mung beans thoroughly under cold water to remove any debris.
- Place the rinsed mung beans in a large bowl and cover them with water, ensuring they are completely submerged. Soak the beans overnight, or for at least 8-12 hours.
- After soaking, drain the water using a colander. Allow the beans to sit in the colander for a few hours to ensure they are well-drained.
- Transfer the drained mung beans to a covered dish or container. Place the container in a warm, dark place, such as an oven with the light on, for 12-24 hours.
- Check the beans after 12 hours to see if they have sprouted. If not, leave them for a few more hours until sprouts appear.
- Once sprouted, rinse the mung beans again and they are ready to be used in salads or as a snack.
Notes
Ensure the beans are fully submerged in water during soaking. Use a warm, dark place for sprouting, like an oven with the light on, to encourage growth. Sprouted mung beans can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. They are great in salads or as a standalone snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 hours
- Category: Basics
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 31
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 6 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg