Moong Bean Recipes
Healing, Nourishing, Rejuvenating Recipes
Moong Bean Pancakes
MAKES 4-5 PANCAKES
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup Organic Moong Beans
• 1 cup Spinach
• 1/2 teaspoon Organic Cumin Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Organic Coriander Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Organic Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Organic Himalayan Pink Salt
• Pinch of ground Black Pepper
• 2 teaspoons Ghee
• 1 to 1.5 cups of water
HOW TO PREPARE:
1. Drain and rinse soaked Moong Beans a few times. Add soaked beans into a food processor or power blender. Follow with rest of the ingredients except Ghee and blend to a fine paste.
2. Start by adding 1 cup of water and check the consistency. The consistency of the liquid should be similar to pancake batter.
3. Heat a non-stick pan at medium heat. Make sure the pan is hot enough by pouring a drop of water. If water hits the pan with a sizzle and the drop starts jumping, the pan is ready. Pour 1/2 tsp of Ghee.
4. Pour about a half cup of Moong Bean batter into the pan and swirl it around lightly to make a small pancake that's 3-4 inches in diameter. The thickness of the pancake should be of a crepe.
5. Once the edges become brown, flip and let cook on the other side. Serve hot.
6. Add more ghee for a richer flavor and/or your favorite cooked vegetable(s), fold and enjoy it as a crepe.
Moong Bean Burgers
MAKES 4 BURGERS
INGREDIENTS:
• 1/2 cup Organic Moong Beans, soaked overnight
• 1/2 teaspoon Organic Cumin Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Organic Coriander Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Organic Turmeric Powder
• 2 teaspoons Garlic Flakes
• 1 tablespoon Golden Flaxseed, ground
• 1/2 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh Parsley, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Organic Himalayan Pink Salt
HOW TO PREPARE:
1. Drain and rinse soaked Moong Beans a few times and put into a medium saucepan. Cover with 1½ inches of water. Bring to a boil and simmer on medium/low for 15 minutes until beans are tender but not mushy. Drain and let cool.
2. Preheat oven to 375ºF. In a small bowl, combine Flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water. Set aside for at least 10 minutes.
3. Put beans in a food processor and process until smooth texture forms. Alternatively mash beans with a fork or potato masher.
4. Put into a medium sized bowl. Add onion, garlic, parsley, and spices. Mix thoroughly. Taste to adjust salt.
5. Add flax “egg” to the mixture. Mix to combine.
6. Form into 4-6 burgers and place evenly on a parchment paper lined or lightly oiled rimmed baking sheet.
7. Cook for 20 minutes, remove from oven, flip, and cook for another 5-10 minutes. The burgers should be lightly browned when done.
8. Serve warm or room temperature and Enjoy!