Mung Beans

Mung Beans  

The mung bean is a very small, round bean closely related to the field pea. Here in the United States, mung beans are chiefly sprouted and are the main sprout here in grocery stores. Mung bean sprouts are characterized by their crisp, nutty flavor, ideal for stir fry and are also commonly eaten raw in salads. Mung beans are also used in Indian recipes skinned and split to make dal (sometimes written as dhaal, dhal or dhall.). The Sri Lankans use them to make idli. Split peas can also be substituted for this purpose. Mung beans are also considered low on the gas producing scale.

#2.5 can: N/A

#2.5 case:  N/A

#10 can:   K043 -80 oz. (2268g) 89 servings $.16 per serving  

#10 case:  N/A

Mylar Bag: Q004 -1.5 lbs (680g) 7 servings $.73 per serving    

Bulk:  A017 -25 lbs (11.34kg) 110 servings $.30 per serving    

Bulk:  A117 -55 lbs (24.95kg) 220 servings $.30 per serving    

6 Gallon Regular Bucket:  C009 -45 lbs (20.41kg) 198  servings $.31 per serving

6 Gallon Super Pail Bucket  E008 -45 lbs (20.41kg) 198 servings $.31 per serving

Ingredients:  Mung Beans.

Directions:   Mung beans are available as dried beans or as sprouts. Wash sprouts thoroughly before use. Beans do not need to be soaked before cooking. Whole beans cook in about an hour.  Mung beans can be eaten on their own, or combined with rice to make khichari, or combined with vegetables and greens to made hearty soups.  Turmeric, cumin, dried ginger, and coriander are some spices that work well with mung beans. 

For sprouting, soak 12 hours in water for initial start.  If beans are harder may use warm water-90degrees.  Drain off soak water entirely and then rinse with cool water-not cold water.  Drain. 
Repeat this process every 8 hours keeping in low light and room temperature for 2-3 days.  Sprouts are ready to harvest when 1/4 to 1/2 inch long sprouts appear.  Be sure to drain thoroughly in last step to minimize surface moisture.  Store in refrigerator.  The larger thicker sprouts require pressure method.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: ½ cup (103g)

Servings per Container

       Amount per serving

Calories                          359

Calories from Fat               10

                        %Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g                      1%

   Saturated Fat >1g           1%

   Trans Fat 0g                       

Cholesterol 0mg               0%

Sodium 15mg                   0%

Total Carbohydrate 65g   43%

Dietary Fiber 17g               68%

Sugar 6g                             ----

Protein 25g                        ----

Vitamin A 2%  •     Vitamin C 7%

Calcium   14% •     Iron    30%

 

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

                Calories  2000                        2500

Total Fat   Less than       65 g               80 g

    Sat Fat  Less than       20 g               25 g

Cholesterol            Less than               300 mg    300 mg   

Sodium     Less than       2400 mg        2400 mg

Total Carbohydrate                   300 g   375 g

    Dietary Fiber                25 g               30 g

Calories per gram

Fat 9 • Carbohydrates 4 • Protein 4

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