Mung beans with vegetables is a meal in itself for babies 8 months and above.
The other day I was talking to my sister- in- law and she asked me about recipes for baby food containing lentils. I hadn’t come up with any lentil recipes for a long time, so I started working on that. Today’s recipe is especially for my sister-in-law’s son. Here I have added mung beans to mixed vegetables. And flavored them with aromatic spices. This bowlful is a meal in itself.
Mung beans are thought to be originated in Asian countries, especially India sub-continent. Besides India, mung bean is consumed in China, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Burma, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, the Mediterranean and in the southern United States as well. Mung beans are part of the yellow lentil family.
Mung beans are a good source of iron, protein, and fiber as well as various types of minerals and vitamin B, which are all essential for growing babies. It is important to remember that babies should be given yellow mung beans instead of green mung beans.
Yellow mung beans are easy to digest as they are polished and the outer layer of fiber is removed. These layers are removed during the milling process similar to rice milling process. The husk adds to the fiber content of mung beans and makes it difficult for a baby to digest.
Mung beans are cooked in a similar way, as other lentils are cooked. Soaking them overnight or for few hours in water can speed up the cooking process. Most of the time, I forget to do that.
In the following recipe, I haven’t soaked them in water prior to its use. Mung beans can easily be found in various whole food stores, organic stores, and Indian grocery markets. Most of the time cooking instructions are given on the package. They need to be stored in an airtight container to avoid getting spoiled.
Mung Beans With Mixed Vegetables
You Need:
- 3 tablespoons Yellow Mung Beans
- 1/4 cup Mixed Vegetables. (carrots, peas, green beans, corn- chopped)
- 1 Celery Stalk
- A dash of Garlic Powder
- A dash of Dried Oregano
- A dash of Dried Basil
- 1 cup Water Or Vegetable Broth
How To Make It:
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Wash and cut vegetables into pieces.
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In a pot add water/ vegetable stock. Add chopped vegetables, spices and mung beans. Bring it to a rolling boil.
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Then reduce the heat and cover the pot. Let it simmer till everything gets soft and mushy.
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Once cooked, turn off the heat and let it cool down a bit. Then run it through the food processor.
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Serve.
Recipe Notes
- I have used packed frozen vegetables here. You can get those in any grocery store. Just makes the job quick and easy.
- While simmering, it's important to keep the heat on low. Otherwise, you may end with liquid pouring out of the lid.
- This recipe can be cooked in a pressure cooker as well.
- You can add unsalted butter or Ghee, to this puree if the baby is ready to have dairy.
- This puree can also be served with a dollop of full-fat yogurt if the baby is having dairy.
Important Note:
Talk to your baby’s Pediatrician before starting any new food.
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What a great idea. I love things that can be prepared quickly.
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Thank you Mariet for stopping by. Yes this recipe is really quick and easy.
I wasn’t aware of the yellow Mung, good to know. I don’t have any little ones but I will definitely share this with my friends who do.
Thank you Jane for stopping by. Sure, you can definitely share it with your friends. They will find many other baby food ideas too.
I’m sending this to my sister who will love it, thanks!
Sure April, Thanks.
I too wasn’t aware of yellow mung, I’ll have to pass this onto my SIL who is expecting.
Jenn, Mung beans are very nutritious. Sure do pass this to your SIL.
Thank you for this healthy and nutritious recipe. After a few spoonfuls my son got it all down.
That’s great. You are most welcome.
It’s so cool you’re making baby food easy! Thanks for linking up at #MonthlyMasala !!!
Thank you for this, I know it’s an oldie. My husband is Filipino and we were making mongo and thought about giving her some. This is a great alternative for her though!
I am so glad you found this recipe useful. Mung beans are filled with nutrition for little ones. It is always great to include them in your baby’s diet. 🙂
I’m curious why this is for 8+ months. My son is 6 months. Could he not have this?
Hi there, thank you for your question. I made this recipe for my baby girl when she was 8 months of age. It is totally up to you if you want to introduce it earlier. I wanted to wait to see how my girl did with other foods before introducing mung beans to her. I hope this helps. 🙂