MILLET MUNG BEAN MAIN DISH

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Delicious main dish featuring millet, mung beans, assorted vegetables, flavors and cheese. Yummy! My husband won a local cooking contest with a similar recipe.

Provided by JanetK

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

9 cups water, divided
2 cups dried mung beans
2 ½ cups millet
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, shredded, or more to taste
⅔ bunch chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons dried basil, or more to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups water and mung beans to a boil in a pot; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until beans are tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Bring 5 cups water and millet to a boil in a separate pot; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until water is absorbed and millet is tender, 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, green bell pepper, celery, carrot, parsley, garlic, ginger, basil, oregano, cumin, curry powder, and cayenne pepper until vegetables are slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir tomatoes, salt, and pepper into vegetable mixture.
  • Mix mung beans, millet, and Cheddar cheese into vegetable mixture; cook and stir until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 536.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, but it's so delicious.


Junior Diana
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This is one of my favorite vegetarian dishes. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


James bassett
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This dish is a great way to add some variety to your meals. It's a nice change from the usual chicken or beef dishes.


Nweke steven
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Fayaz Khosa51
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This is a great recipe for beginner cooks. It's very easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Leland Grigg
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I love that this dish is so versatile. You can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Lewis leboiyare
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This dish is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it for lunch or dinner during the week.


SAZZAD VAI
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoy this dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Elias Osorio
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often add whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Kazi Millat Neel
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I love the combination of millet and mung beans in this dish. It's a very unique and flavorful combination.


Thamer Keeper
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Delight Kamogelo
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Durjoy Sarkar
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber. It's also a very healthy dish overall.


Md akash Malitha
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I'm not a big fan of millet, but I really enjoyed this dish. The mung beans and vegetables add a lot of flavor and texture.


Kristy Hull
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover millet and mung beans. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Bijay Pokhrel
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I like to add a little bit of chopped cilantro at the end for extra flavor.


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This millet mung bean dish was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the dish was very filling. I will definitely be making this again.