Legume

Mung Bean

A small green legume, gentle on digestion and rich in plant protein and fiber, that supports healthy cholesterol and a comfortable weight.

🌱 What it is

Mung beans are small, green legumes, easy to digest and quick to cook compared to many beans, often sprouted fresh or simmered soft in soups and dals.

✨ How it may help

May help support healthy cholesterol levels
May help support a comfortable, steady weight
May help supply plant protein and fiber
May help support gentle, easy digestion

🥄 How to use it

Simmer into soups and dals, sprout for salads, or cook soft as a tender side.

🥗 Nutrition

Per 1 cup cooked (202g) · about 212 calories

Protein 14.2g
Fiber 15.4g
Folate 321mcg
Potassium 537mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central

⚖️ Caution

Like all beans they can cause gas at first; introduce them gradually and cook them well. Eat sprouts that are fresh and clean, and cook them if your immune system is fragile.

🍃 A note from nature

A tiny green seed that sprouts within days, turning from dry bean to tender shoot almost overnight.