This one-pot split mung beans recipe is high in protein, high fiber, low fat, and takes 30 minutes to make. It's oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and satisfyingly delicious. A meal-prep favorite!
This recipe makes 3 generous servings or 4 smaller servings. Enjoy this comforting lentil dish on its own or over rice, quinoa, or your favorite whole grain.
What you need to make these split mung beans
- Yellow split mung beans
- Low-sodium vegetable broth or water
- Onion
- Garlic
- Sweet potato
- Fresh ginger root
- Curry powder
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Coconut aminos
- Baby spinach or bok choy
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
- Plain, unsweetened coconut milk (NOT the full-fat can)
I used the So-Delicious brand of unsweetened, plain coconut milk for this recipe. To keep this recipe low-fat, use the shelf stable quart size container in the tetra pak container, and not the coconut milk in the can.
How to make these lentils
Rinse and strain split mung beans. Set aside.
Preheat a medium pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add diced sweet potato, grated ginger, chopped garlic, curry powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for another minute.
Add split mung beans, coconut aminos, and low-sodium vegetable broth (or water) to the pot with veggies. Stir it and turn the heat up to high and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to low and put the lid on to cook for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes to continue to absorb the liquid.
Stir in spinach (or chopped baby bok choy) and fresh parsley (or cilantro). After the spinach wilts, then add unsweetened plain coconut milk. Enjoy!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Portion out and freeze for up to four months. This recipe is great for meal prep!
Frequently Asked Questions About Split Mung Beans
Whole mung beans have their "hulls" (or skin) on, whereas split mung beans do not. The hulls give whole mung beans a green color. However, when they are removed, the split mung beans are yellow.
Split mung beans are considered lentils due to their shape—Lens culinaris meaning spherical or lens-shaped. Check out this article to learn more about lentils.
Split yellow mung beans are also referred to as mung dal and moong dal, with "dal" meaning split.
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Split Mung Beans
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow split mung beans
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 cup diced sweet potato about ¼-inch
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger root grated or minced
- 2 tsp yellow curry powder
- ½ to 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 ½ cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 Tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 cups spinach or baby bok choy
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
- ½ cup plain unsweetened coconut milk (NOT the can)
Instructions
- Rinse and strain split mung beans. Set aside.
- Preheat a medium pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add diced sweet potato, grated ginger, chopped garlic, curry powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for another minute.
- Add split mung beans, coconut aminos, and low-sodium vegetable broth (or water) to the pot with veggies. Stir it and turn the heat up to high and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to low and put the lid on to cook for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes to continue to absorb the liquid.
- Stir in spinach (or chopped baby bok choy) and fresh parsley (or cilantro). After the spinach wilts, then add unsweetened plain coconut milk. Enjoy!
Notes
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Lan says
Delicious. Simple and quick. Served with quinoa and shaved spinach salad.
Gigi & Sersie says
So glad you enjoyed it, Lan. Serving with quinoa and spinach salad is brilliant! Thank you for your feedback. 🙂
Linda says
I just made this recipe and it is fantastic! Such a cozy meal for a rainy day. I am putting this in my meal rotation.
Gigi & Sersie says
Thank you, Linda! We're so glad you enjoyed it. We appreciate you taking the time to rate and leave a review.
Georgia says
A friend gave me a bag of split mung beans and I was trying to figure out what to do with them. Google led me here. I’m glad it did! This was AMAZING!! This recipe is going into my rotation. Thank you for posting this!
Gigi & Sersie says
That's awesome! We're so glad you like it. Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We're super grateful.
melissa says
I need more of this in my life. I couldn't believe how yummy this was.
Julie groves says
What are coconut aminos and where do you purchase them.
Gigi & Sersie says
Hi Julie- coconut aminos is a dark brown sauce, similar to soy sauce, that provides a salty umami or savory flavor to your dishes. It's a lower sodium and soy-free alternative to salt and soy sauce. You can find them at all major grocery stores in the same area as the soy sauce.