The Educated Eater Canada

By: Daniel LeBlanc, RHN – Moncton, NB

“Great on their own or added to homemade party mix – along with spiced cheerios, pretzels, nuts and seeds.  Enjoy!”

Yields: 6 snacks

Note: requires overnight soaking. Actual prep time after soaking: 15 min.

Ingredients:

• 250 g Mung beans (8oz)
• water to cover beans well
• 1 TBSP olive oil
• salt to taste
• add your favourite flavours along with the salt – some we have tried and liked: mustard, cayenne pepper, dill, fresh squeezed lemon

Directions:

1. Soak the mung beans overnight. Drain them and dry thoroughly.
2. Fry beans in olive oil over a moderate heat, turning frequently, until they are browned and crisp – between 5 and 10 minutes.
3. Drain on kitchen paper towel, sprinkle with salt (and other flavours), and let cool.
4. Let dry before storing. They store very well in airtight jars.