Find Your Zen This Fall with Our Zensational Mung Bean Stew
There are so many fantastic fall dinner ideas, but you know what’s hard to find? A simple fall recipe that not only tastes great but also has you feeling full and satisfied.
Today, we want to introduce the mung bean, along with one of our Power Souping recipes, will have you feeling relaxed, warm, and perfectly satiated for hours. Any guesses on the name? It’s our Zensational: Mung Bean Soup.
Now, let’s walk through why your body will thank you for this delicious meal. Then we’ll give you all the directions you need to make this simple recipe come to life.
Souping for Cooler Weather
Soup is a great option when the weather starts to get cooler. It can help raise your internal body temperature, is a relaxing main or side dish, and soothes the soul.
This recipe, much like the other dishes in Power Souping, is filled with fibrous, nutrient-dense, whole ingredients that you can eat while staying satisfied.
What are Mung Beans?
What are mung beans? They’re kind of like lentils: quick-cooking with a flavorful, nutty taste. But don’t let their delicate flavor mask their mighty mung health potentials – these babies are full of all-important protein, fiber, and folate. Plus, they’re packed with phytochemicals that may help protect your cells from damage. Enlighten your taste buds with every spoonful. And since they are healthy and filling, they go great in soups and salads. Hence, why we’re sharing this recipe with you.
As you may know, the Beller mission is all about forever changing the way people think about the power of food and giving them a simple action plan to feel their amazing best. Enjoy food freedom with clarity and confidence. That doesn’t need to change when the holidays roll around. Mung beans can be a health superhero for this holiday season that you can bring with you into your daily life. Studies show that including them in your diet could potentially lower your cancer risk and assist with weight management and so much more.
Zensational: Mung Bean Soup
This quick recipe takes only about 15 minutes of active cooking, and then another 30-35 minutes to let the soup simmer. All in all, it’s a simple crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Yellow Onion (chopped)
- 2 ½ cups Mung Beans (dried)
- 1 tsp Vegitude Power Spice Blend
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1 carrot (chopped)
- 12 cups Vegetable Broth
- 4 cups green cabbage (chopped)
- 2 Roma tomatoes (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Then add the mung beans and saute for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add power spicing blend, celery, green beans, and carrot. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Add in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, and allow to simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the cabbage and tomatoes, then simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes. The cabbage should remain crunchy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 8
Tips and Tricks
With any power souping recipe, there’s a lot of room to add your own spin to it.
Looking to add a little more spice? Consider adding a teaspoon of one of the other Beller Nutrition Power Spicing Blends such as Savory Sizzle or Everything Savory. Read up on spice benefits by checking out our cookbook, Power Spicing.
Other Soups to Make You Sing
After this delicious souping recipe, you might decide to go on a souping kick. At Beller Nutrition, we love soup and even wrote an entire book about souping. It’s the perfect meal to complement a chilly fall day.
We’ve got you covered with some great fall recipes.
If you’re looking for something flavorful and a bit spicy, check out our Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Soup, or, for even more variety, check out our Fired Up Black Bean Soup.
These souping recipes and more are found in our best-selling cookbook, Power Souping. It’s filled with great dinner ideas, so that soup is never boring again.
