Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Mung Bean | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 11/2 cups dried Shirakiku® brand mung beans
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 medium tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 or 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- dash salt
- dash black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
Directions
Place beans in a medium bowl and cover with water. Let soak overnight.
Drain beans in a colander.
Fill a medium saucepan half full of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add beans and cook for 1 to 1½ hours or until tender.
Drain beans in a colander and place in a medium bowl. Mash well with a fork.
In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat for 1 minute.
Add tomatoes, onions, and garlic and sauté until onions are transparent.
Add mashed beans, seasoned salt, salt, black pepper, and ½ cup water and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve over rice or with chapatis.
Category:Ugandan Recipes
Category:Ugandan Vegetarian