Sprouted Mung Bean Salad ~ 5.-2 diet

Protein packed Mung bean salad perfect for lunch side dish. .

1 bowl of sprouted mung Beans approx (250 g) (For instructions on how to sprout the mung beans click here)
1 small red onion finely sliced
1 small tomato finely diced
1 green chilli finely chopped
2 inch piece of cucumber finely diced
1 small raw mango finely diced ( optional)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander
Juice of half lemon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Method:

1. In a steamer place the sprouted mung beans and steam them for 20 minutes.
2. Remove the steamed mung beans from the steamer and transfer them to a bowl and leave to cool.
3. Add the onions, cucumber, raw mango, green chilli and tomatoes to the bowl.
4. Add the salt, chilli powder, sugar. lemon juice and half the coriander and toss together.
5. Transfer the sprouted mung bean salad to a serving bowl and garnish with remaining coriander.

Calories per serving	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
133	29	0	9	191	19

NB -For those who don’t like spicy food omit the chillies. You can use raw sprouted mung beans in this recipe too if you prefer.

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