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Ingredients
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½ cup dried green mung beans
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4 cups water, plus more for soaking
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½ cup green lentils, rinsed
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1 bay leaf
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1 cup quinoa, rinsed
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
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1 teaspoon honey (Optional)
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1 teaspoon salt
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ground black pepper to taste
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⅓ cup light olive oil
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½ English cucumber, diced
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1 Roma tomato, diced
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½ red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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½ cup chopped green onions
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½ cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
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Place mung beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
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Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil in a medium pot. Add lentils and bay leaf, cover, and simmer over low heat for 18 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
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Meanwhile, drain mung beans. Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil in a small pot. Add mung beans, cover, and simmer over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
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Bring 2 cups salted water and quinoa to a boil in a medium pot. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until all water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let steam for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
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Place lemon juice, zest, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in the bottom of a large bowl. Drizzle in oil, whisking constantly until dressing is smooth. Add cooled lentils, mung beans, and quinoa; stir to combine. Add cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, green onions, and parsley; stir to incorporate. Refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. Taste and adjust salt, if necessary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
258 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
32g | Carbs |
10g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 258 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
Sodium 305mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrate 32g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 30% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 10g | 20% |
Vitamin C 20mg | 22% |
Calcium 53mg | 4% |
Iron 3mg | 18% |
Potassium 462mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.