Mineral-Rich Mung Bean Pancakes

Mung beans are rich in an assortment of minerals, especially iron, copper, phosphorus, and magnesium. They’re also full of protein and fiber! What better way to make pancakes healthy?

You will need

• ½ cup dried green mung beans
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ½ cup chopped fresh dill
• ¼ cup uncooked wholegrain rice
• ¼ cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp MSG, or 2 tsp low-sodium salt
• 2 green onions, finely sliced
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Method

(we suggest you read everything at least once before doing anything)

1) Soak the mung beans and rice together overnight.

2) Drain and rinse, and blend them in a blender with ¼ cup of water, to the consistency of regular pancake batter, adding more water (sparingly) if necessary.

3) Transfer to a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients except for the olive oil, which latter you can now heat in a skillet over a medium-high heat.

4) Add a few spoonfuls of batter to the pan, depending on how big you want the pancakes to be. Cook on both sides until you get a golden-brown crust, and repeat for the rest of the pancakes.

5) Serve! As these are savory pancakes, you might consider serving them with a little salad—tomatoes, olives, and cucumbers go especially well.

Enjoy!

Want to learn more?

For those interested in some of the science of what we have going on today:

• Why You’re Probably Not Getting Enough Fiber (And How To Fix It)
• What’s The Deal With MSG?
• All About Olive Oils: Is “Extra Virgin” Worth It?

Take care!