Mung bean sprouts

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What are Mung bean sprouts?

The mung bean sprout is sprouted from the dried mung bean. This is the most common spout used in Chinese cooking. The sprouts are tender yet sturdy enough to hold up to a stir-fry. Purchase mung bean spouts in most well-stocked grocery stores. It is best to purchase from a store with a good turnover. Sprouts can carry salmonella so you should purchase fresh sprouts from a reputable source.

Substitute for Mung bean sprouts

Other types such as sunflower sprouts, soybean sprouts OR thin sliced snow peas

Equivalents

1 lb. mung bean sprouts 3 to 4 cups raw, 2 cups cooked
16oz canned = 2 cups drained

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Nutrition Information For Mung bean sprouts

Serving Size

1 cup

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 6mg

Potassium

155g

Total Carbohydrate 6g

Dietary Fiber 2g

10%

Sugars 4g

Protein 3g

10%

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Steamed Spring Rolls With Citrus Mustard Sauce
from Christina Pirillo's Christina Cooks. Christina has a cooking show and a very information web site about healthful cooking.

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