Mongo Recipe

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Mongo
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Directions:

  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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 235.83 Kcal (987 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.04g 19%
Sodium 422.09mg 18%
Potassium 583.98mg 12%
Total Carbs 26.13g 9%
Sugars 4.25g 17%
Dietary Fiber 7.06g 28%
Protein 9.36g 19%
Vitamin C 11.3mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 106.1mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 176.78 Kcal (740 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.02g 19%
Sodium 316.41mg 18%
Potassium 437.77mg 12%
Total Carbs 19.59g 9%
Sugars 3.19g 17%
Dietary Fiber 5.29g 28%
Protein 7.02g 19%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 13%
Iron 2.3mg 17%
Calcium 79.6mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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