Mung beans with carrots and onions

2 servings

40 minutes

Mung beans with carrots and onions is a warm, aromatic dish that combines the tenderness of mung beans, the sweetness of carrots, and the mild sharpness of onions. This recipe is inspired by European culinary traditions where simple ingredients create harmonious flavor combinations. Curry and cumin add a light Eastern touch to the dish, while butter softens the texture and enriches the taste. Serving with herbs makes it even more appetizing. Mung beans are known for their nutritional properties; they are rich in protein and beneficial substances, while vegetables add freshness and brightness. This dish is perfect as a standalone or as a side to meat and vegetable dishes, offering a cozy homemade flavor with subtle spicy notes.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 284.4
• Proteins: 19.1g
• Fats: 3.6g
• Carbohydrates: 44.2g

Ingredients

• Mung peas: 150 g
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Caraway: to taste
• Curry: to taste
• Sweet chili sauce: to taste
• Butter: 5 g

Cooking steps

1. Rinse the mung beans and simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes. Add a little curry to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mung peas: 150 g
   • Curry:  to taste

2. Slice the carrot into rounds and the onion into half rings. Sauté in a pan for 10-15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Onion: 1 piece

3. Add mung beans to the carrots and onions. Add a little cumin seeds and chili sauce + a thin layer of butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mung peas: 150 g
   • Caraway:  to taste
   • Sweet chili sauce:  to taste
   • Butter: 5 g

4. Cook for another minute, garnish with greens, and serve on the table.