Beans are a simple staple that can turn everyday dinners into something warm and comforting without stretching your budget.

But even though your pantry may already be fully stocked with the usual legume culprits—say, a can of chickpeas or black beans, and we’re so glad about that—why stop there? If you're looking to step ...

A SOURCE of plant-based protein, mung beans are a staple in vegetarian cooking. In Malaysia, mung beans are commonly used by the Malay, Indian and Chinese communities to produce a variety of sweet or ...

Properties: High in protein and fiber, these small olive-green legumes cook in under 30 minutes. They boast a wealth of vitamins and minerals including folic acid, iron, potassium, magnesium and ...

A bean is a bean is a bean. Those of the mung variety aren t much different from others of its leguminous clan. Got a hankering for some refried mung beans? Boston-baked mung beans? No reason it ...

This hits all the right notes: It's hearty (from the classic combination of rice and beans), flavorful (from a layering of spices, chilies, herbs and aromatics), quick (with fast-cooking mung beans) ...

When grocery prices climb, finding ways to make hearty meals without spending much becomes a real win. Soups are one of the ...

While many Indian bean dishes, known as dals, are thick and soupy, chef Suvir Saran of New York's Devi restaurant simmers the yellow mung beans here without stirring so they become fluffy, like a ...

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For those looking to live a long and healthy life, sampling new and unusual ingredients which pack a punch in terms of nutrition and health benefits, is a great start. Mung beans are a type of pulse ...

1. In a heavy-bottomed stockpot add 6 cups of water and mung beans. Bring to a rolling boil for 10 minutes. 2. Over medium heat, cover and cook mung beans for 20 minutes or until soft and tender. Add ...