Philippines -- Guinisang Mongo (Mung Beans & Tomato) Recipe
Ingredients
- Mung beans - 1cup
- Onion - 1 medium, chopped
- Tomato - 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Veggie Stock - 1cup
- Salt & pepper - to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 600g | |
| Calories 784 | |
| Calories from Fat 22 | 3% |
| Total Fat 2.61g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.78g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 978mg | 41% |
| Potassium 2868mg | 82% |
| Total Carbs 144.95g | 39% |
| Dietary Fiber 36.2g | 121% |
| Sugars 21.37g | 14% |
| Protein 51.14g | 82% |
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