Southern style Mung Beans and Rice
1 c dried whole mung beans, soaked for a few hours and rinsed
1 large onion, chopped fine
8 garlic cloves, chopped fine
handful of baby carrots, chopped fine
2 handfuls of collard greens
4 or more cups water
thyme, hot pepper, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cajun spices, etc to taste
Sriracha or Hot sauce
LIQUID SMOKE to fake out the smoked bacon flavor for people who dont eat pork (like me)
Vinegar, to taste (about 1/4 c) I used coconut vinegar
1/4 c sugar or agave or some sweetener
a couple spoons instant chicken or veggie boullion powder
Olive or safflower oil
Fry
all veggies in oil, then add water and mung beans. Bring to boil, then
turn to med-low or so and cook 1 hour til soft. Add rest of spices and
smoke to taste-- add more water as needed-- bring again to boil and
let simmer for a couple of hours. Serve over white rice.
