Mung Bean Recipes And Their Various Benefits

By Sandra Campbell


Sometimes, you might want to try something new in the kitchen. This can be incorporating a vegetable or meat you rarely use, or even cutting some things from your diet. One very healthy way to do this is by trying a mung bean recipes. These beans are normally pale yellow, green, or black in color and are also referred to as green grams. They can be bought when whole, split and peeled, or even ground.

Beans can sometimes be inconvenient to cook, especially if you are in a hurry. This is mainly because they might need to be soaked before boiling. With green grams, as mung beans are commonly called, soaking them is optional. For recipes where you need to add them before boiling, soak them for two hours, or even overnight.

There are few things which are as versatile as green grams. You can use them to make a spicy curry, a delicious soup, a vegetable salad, or even to make the desert. They do not have a strong taste and therefore, are very palatable for most people. The sprouts can also be used in various ways. From making stir fry, to garnishing food.

When you decide to cook them in a stew, you will need onions, tomatoes, garlic, coriander and spices. After caramelizing the onions and the tomatoes, you will add the coriander and spices, and then let it cook for a while, until the tomatoes form a thick puree. You will then pour in the green grams and the crushed garlic. If you like your food with soup, add some water. If you want to try something different, add coconut milk to the mixture and let it simmer. When using coconut milk, you should avoid using tomatoes.

Very many people are embracing plant based diets. One concern for most of them though, is that they need to eat a lot of vegetables, to get enough protein. Feeding on green grams will provide you with almost as much protein, as you got from meat. These plants have compounds which act as tumor inhibitors, which is very good in a world with rising cancer cases.

Most people think that green leafy vegetables and grains like oats are the only sources of fiber. Consuming greens grams, provides the body with both soluble and insoluble fibers. The soluble fibers form a gel-like substance, which can help lower cholesterol, while the insoluble fibers are good for normal bowel movements.

People who suffer for liver problems and heart problems are also encouraged to start including these beans, in their meal plans. They are good for maintaining a good liver and a strong heart, with chemical substances like lecithin, which normalize liver functions.

When looking for something to help you detox, this might just be your solution. These plants help to expel toxins from the body, which can be very effective, when trying to cure the symptoms of a hangover. They also have some compounds which enhance the production of collagen in the body, keeping the skin elastic for longer.




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