Green Soybean Recipe with Vegetables and Brown Rice

ByFoodsDiary Staff

Green soybeans have beneficial properties for our body, since they have a lot of fiber, iron, B vitamins, calcium and magnesium. It is a legume (mug bean) widely used in India and China for cooking.

We show you a super complete dish of green soybeans with vegetables, ideal for athletes and for growing children, since it provides a large amount of carbohydrates and proteins. This green soybean with brown rice also includes vegetables, which are very rich in vitamins, and is a simple dish that can be prepared in advance to take to school, the office or on a picnic. Tell us what you think!

Ingredients to make green soybeans with vegetables and brown rice:

  • 160 grams of green soybeans or mug beans
  • 100 grams of brown rice (½ cup)
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 piece of red pepper
  • 1 spring onion
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 pinch of ground black pepper
  • 1 splash of olive oil

How to make Green Soybeans with Vegetables and Brown Rice:

1 We gather all the ingredients to prepare the stewed green soybeans with vegetables. It is recommended that you leave the green soybeans in water overnight to soften them and thus reduce the cooking time. But if you haven’t planned it, don’t worry; it can be cooked in water for a longer time.

Trick: You could also cook the green soybeans in a pressure cooker if you have this one.

2 Cook the brown rice and the green soybeans separately in abundant boiling water.

Tip: Remember to look at the manufacturer’s recommended cooking times for each food.

3 Meanwhile, we make a sauce with the onion and the diced peppers, all of the same size. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 8 minutes over medium heat.

4 After this time, add the peeled and diced carrot and let it cook another 3-4 minutes.

5 Once they are cooked, let the green soybeans and brown rice drain well. Next, we add the green soybeans and the rice to the sauce, add a little more salt and pepper, and stir so that the flavors are integrated. We remove from the fire.

Tip: If you feel like it, you can add some aromatic herbs such as basil or fresh oregano.

6 You can serve this green soy dish with vegetables and brown rice as a main dish or as a side dish.

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