4.2 from 15 votes
Mung Bean Curry Recipe
Experience the exotic flavors of our Mung Bean Curry, a healthful blend of beans and spices, simmered to perfection in creamy coconut milk for a unique twist.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 232 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 cup mung beans sorted (remove any debris)
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 tomato chopped
- 3 cups Fresh Spinach Leaves
- 3 cups water
- 2/3 cup coconut milk
- 2 Tbsp. green curry paste
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp. oil I used grapeseed
- Dash cayenne pepper
- dash ground coriander
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a 3-quart Dutch oven or large covered pot over medium-high heat.
- When hot, add the chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until semi-translucent (about three minutes).
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute, stirring frequently so as not to burn the garlic.
- Add the mung beans and cook, stirring frequently, for 60 seconds until slightly toasted.
- Add the three cups of water, stir, and bring to a boil. Let boil for 2-3 minutes then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add in the chopped tomato, curry paste, coconut milk, and seasonings, then stir, re-cover, and cook until mung beans are tender and splitting out of their shells (another 5 minutes or so).
- Add the spinach leaves and stir until wilted.
- Taste the dish and add salt and pepper as desired (I added quite a bit of both).
- Serve with rice and garnish with cilantro.
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Notes
- Store Mung Bean Curry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To freeze, store in your freezer for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- To reheat, warm it gently on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot throughout. If the curry seems too thick after storing, add a little water or coconut milk to reach the desired consistency. Microwave reheating is also an option, using a microwave-safe dish and stirring halfway through heating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
29mg
(1%)
Potassium
713mg
(20%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2399IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 713mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2399IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.