This mung beans stew with pumpkin and rice recipe is a complete, creamy, extremely nutritious and delicious meal! Easy to digest, rich in flavour, and is perfect for a lunch or dinner in the autumn.
This plant-based dish is rich in protein, using mung beans, quinoa and rice as a source of protein and carbohydrates. This combination provides all the necessary amino acids, making this meal very complete. Additionally, coconut milk and ghee (or coconut oil for a vegan version) are great sources of good fats.
The diversity of vegetables in this recipe also brings a very interesting combination of micronutrients and fiber.
Feel free to adapt and complement this recipe with what you have in your pantry and refrigerator.
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Mung beans stew with pumpkin and rice
Ingredients
- 150 g mung beans
- 100 g rice
- 100 g quinoa
- 250 g pumpkin
- 120 g carrots
- 100 g green celery
- 100 g onion (1 big onion)
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 1 L water
- 2-3 tbsp ghee/coconut oil
- Fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tsp red curry paste
- 1 tsp muscat
- Fresh herbs
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the beans overnight or at least 4 hours. This step will not only reduce the cooking time but also make the beans easier to digest.
- Peel and cut the vegetables and set aside.
- Start by heating the ghee in a pot, on medium heat sauté the onion, carrots, and celery. After 3-5 minutes, add minced garlic, ginger, and spices.
- Add the pumpkin, mung beans, and warm water/vegetable stock, cover with a lid, and let them cook on low to medium heat for about 15 minutes.
- Next, add coconut milk, rice, and quinoa and let them cook until the rice is done (10-15 minutes).
- Garnish with fresh herbs like coriander and enjoy!
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Notes
It is recommended to reduce the amount of coconut milk or use a low-fat version.
Pumpkin lightly increases Kepha energy, but shouldn’t create any imbalance in this combination, especially in the autumn when the food should be heartier and more nourishing.
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I love it!
Very good recipe!
Perfect
Ebenfalls sehr lecker und angenehm süß