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Tangy Mung Bean Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 lb dried mung beans
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil , plus
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
1/2 tsp pomegranate molasses
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
salt
8 scallions, thinly sliced
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped mint leaf
2 tbsp chopped dill

Directions:

In a saucepan of boiling water, add the mung beans and bring back to a boil.
Simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.
In a large bowl, mix the olive oil with the lemon juice, minced garlic, pomegranate molasses and crushed red pepper; season with salt.
Add the drained mung beans, sliced scallions, red bell peppers, parsley, mint and dill to the dressing and toss well.
Season the dressing with salt. Serve the salad at room temperature or slightly chilled.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	304.08 Kcal (1273 kJ)
Calories from fat	137.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.28g	24%
Sodium	22.55mg	1%
Potassium	753.83mg	16%
Total Carbs	32.06g	11%
Sugars	5.76g	23%
Dietary Fiber	9.44g	38%
Protein	9.84g	20%
Vitamin C	69.2mg	115%
Vitamin A	2mg	66%
Iron	138.6mg	770%
Calcium	123.9mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	183.05 Kcal (766 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.2g	24%
Sodium	13.58mg	1%
Potassium	453.78mg	16%
Total Carbs	19.3g	11%
Sugars	3.47g	23%
Dietary Fiber	5.68g	38%
Protein	5.92g	20%
Vitamin C	41.7mg	115%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	66%
Iron	83.4mg	770%
Calcium	74.6mg	12%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6.6

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free,
high fiber

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