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Spiced Mung Beans Winter Casserole [vegan] by The Flexitarian

Spiced Mung Beans Winter Casserole [vegan]

The addition of cardamom gives this spiced Mung Beans Winter Casserole a delightful warming aroma.
4.50 from 2 votes
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Iron Rich Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Course Beans & Pulses, Curries
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 people
Calories 408 kcal

Equipment

2 saucepans

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 800 g butternut squash
  • 2 large handfuls of kale
  • 300 g mung beans
  • 1 large onion - finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves - crushed
  • 1 Tbsp mild curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp fenugreek
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • seeds from 6-8 cardamom pods
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 5 cm fresh ginger root [1.95 inches]
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 600 ml vegetable stock
  • 2 lime juice
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil or 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • fresh coriander
  • salt & pepper
  • chili flakes to taste

Instructions
 

  • Soak the mung beans in water for 4 hrs. Drain and rinse.
  • Heat some salted water in a saucepan. When boiling, add the mung beans and cook for 15-20 mins. They should still have a bite.
  • Heat the coconut oil (or olive oil) in a large saucepan. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Fry until soft.
  • Add the mild curry powder. turmeric, fenugreek, mustard seeds, crushed cardamom seeds, cinnamon powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, grated ginger, tomato paste, chili flakes. Cook for a few minutes to release the wonderful aromas.
  • Add the butternut squash peeled and cut in 2 cm [0.8 inches] dice.
  • Add the vegetable stock and cook for 15 - 20 mins until soft (it should retained a bite).
  • Add the coconut milk, cooked mung beans and kale. Cook for a few minutes until the kale has wilted.
  • Just before serving add the lime juice. Season to taste.
  • Serve with chopped fresh coriander on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 17gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 475mgPotassium: 1478mgFiber: 12gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 16445IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 197mgIron: 8mg

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Spiced Mung Beans Winter Casserole [vegan]

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/spiced-mung-beans-winter-casserole-vegan/