Sprouts are packed with flavor and nutrition and are quite easy to make at home. They are traditionally used worldwide in different cuisines in many dishes. They can be eaten as a main dish or added to salads. Growing up, my mom used to include sprouts in our meals regularly. Once sprouted, the levels of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin B and carotene, increase. Sprouting also increases the protein content. Here is my recipe to sprout mung beans using the instant pot. Sprouted mung bean salad has an amazing combination of delicious taste and health factors. Serve it as a side dish, breakfast, or as a snack.
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What are Mung beans?
Mung beans are also known as green gram; it is a species in the legume family. They are very popular in Asian cuisines, where they are used in curries, soup, and even desserts. Mung beans are high in protein. Sprouting them not only increases their nutrition but also makes them easily digestible. Making homemade sprouts is super easy. Though they can be bought from the store as well. Check out this post on How to Sprout Lentils. I have mentioned all the tips and tricks that will help you to sprout mung beans at home easily. Health Benefits
Rich in vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber. They contain lots of antioxidants and amino acids. Low in calories. Rich in potassium, magnesium, and fiber.
Ingredients for Sprouts Salad
Moong Sprouts: I used raw sprouted moong beans in this recipe. However, if you like, you can steam the mung sprouts before using them in the recipe too. Veggies: You’ll need diced tomatoes, onions, and cucumber. Avocado: I also like to add avocado. Spices: To season, you’ll need red chili powder, green chili pepper, cumin powder, chaat masala, dry mango powder, and salt. The spices can be adjusted to taste. Lime juice: I like to use freshly squeezed lemon juice. Garnish: Cilantro leaves and roasted peanuts.
Let’s start making sprouted mung bean salad Add the sprouted mung beans to a bowl. Add diced green chili, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, and lime juice. Add all spices to it. Mix well. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Top with cilantro leaves and chopped roasted peanuts. Enjoy!
Variations of Sprouts Salad
You can add veggies or fruits of your choice to this salad. Some people like to add boiled potatoes, or if mango is in season, add some chopped raw mangoes to make it tangier. This salad can be made with boiled moong beans, chickpeas, black chickpeas, kidney beans, or other sprouts too.
Common Questions
Hope you enjoy this delicious and healthy Moong Sprouts Salad!
Here are some more salads you might enjoy:
Pesto Orzo Salad Kachumber (Indian Cucumber Salad) Kala Chana Chaat (Black Chickpea Salad) Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad Indian Onion Salad Wild Rice Salad
