Brown Rice and Mung Bean Pilaf

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 3
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 361.2
  • Total Fat: 11.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 820.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 53.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 13.8 g
  • Protein: 14.1 g

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Introduction

Tiny, round green mung beans combine with brown rice for a satisfying pilaf easily served with almost any main dish. Tiny, round green mung beans combine with brown rice for a satisfying pilaf easily served with almost any main dish.
Number of Servings: 3

Ingredients

    1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
    1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    1 medium yellow onion, chopped
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1 cup dried mung beans
    1 cup brown rice
    2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
    1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
    1/2 cup toasted walnuts

Directions

Place tomatoes in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit 10 minutes to soften and then drain and chop. Set aside.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in mung beans, rice, broth, 2 cups water and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes and walnuts.


Serving Size: 3 Servings or 6 Side Dish Servings

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JSDMEMPHIS.

TAGS:  Vegetarian Meals |