: an erect bushy annual bean (Vigna radiata synonym Phaseolus aureus) that is widely cultivated in warm regions for its edible usually green or yellow seeds, for forage, and as the chief source of bean sprouts
also
: its seed
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In some Asian cultures, mung beans are cooked and mashed to form a sweet dessert paste.
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Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Unexpected high-protein foods include kamut, guava, Brussels sprouts, kefir, and mung beans.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Orgain’s vegan protein powder uses a combination of pea, brown rice, chia, and mung bean proteins to hit all nine essential amino acids without including any animal products.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 8 Oct. 2025
There are extra-healthy twists on standard breakfast fare, such as buckwheat or chickpea pancakes and mung bean porridge, as well as savory dishes like hummus toast with sunflower seed cheese, radish salad, and pomegranate.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Unexpected high-protein foods include kamut, guava, Brussels sprouts, kefir, and mung beans.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Orgain’s vegan protein powder uses a combination of pea, brown rice, chia, and mung bean proteins to hit all nine essential amino acids without including any animal products.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 8 Oct. 2025
There are extra-healthy twists on standard breakfast fare, such as buckwheat or chickpea pancakes and mung bean porridge, as well as savory dishes like hummus toast with sunflower seed cheese, radish salad, and pomegranate.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Mung bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mung%20bean. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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