Sprouted Moong Bean Salad

Name: Sprouted Moong Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups sprouted mung beans (moong sprouts), rinsed; 2 small roma tomato, finely diced; 1/2 cup cucumber, finely diced; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1 green serrano chili, minced; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp chaat masala (or a pinch of amchur); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A crisp, protein-rich Indian salad made with sprouted mung beans, tomato, cucumber, and red onion, dressed with lemon juice and cumin. Eaten raw for maximum crunch and nutrition.

15 minEasyServes 4150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups sprouted mung beans (moong sprouts), rinsed
2 small roma tomato, finely diced
1/2 cup cucumber, finely diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1 green serrano chili, minced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chaat masala (or a pinch of amchur)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Rinse 2 cups sprouted mung beans (moong sprouts) under cold water and drain well.
2

In a large bowl, combine the sprouts, 2 small finely diced roma tomato, 1/2 cup finely diced cucumber, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1 minced green serrano chili.
3

Add 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp chaat masala (or a pinch of amchur), and 1/2 tsp salt. Toss until evenly coated.
4

Taste and adjust seasoning. Fold in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
5

Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Sprouted Moong Bean Salad?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 2 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Is there a substitute for amchur in Sprouted Moong Bean Salad?

The entry for Sprouted Moong Bean Salad calls for 1/2 tsp chaat masala (or a pinch of amchur). In its place: Lemon or lime juice added at the end, about a teaspoon per half teaspoon of powder.

Can I make Sprouted Moong Bean Salad less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Sprouted Moong Bean Salad comes from 1 green serrano chili, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the green chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Sprouted Moong Bean Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Sprouted Moong Bean Salad carries 16 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 80 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 16 percent.

How much protein is in Sprouted Moong Bean Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 7 g of protein in about 150 calories, alongside 16 g carbohydrate and 2 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 220 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein salad collection.

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