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MUNGO BEANS WITH MALUNGGAY

Many Filipinos grew up eating malunggay in Hawaii because it is easy to grow. The dark green leaves are rich in vitamins.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic minced

  • ½ onion diced

  • ½ lb pork (ground pork, chicken, turkey, or beef)

  • 1 cup mung beans rinsed

  • 3 cups water

  • 2 cups malunggay or moringa leaves (or 2 cups spinach)

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

STEPS FOR THE INSTANT POT

Step 1:

Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat oil.

Step 2:

Add garlic and onions, sauté until onions are translucent and fragrant.

Step 3:

Add meat, sauté until lightly brown.

Step 4:

Turn off Sauté mode and add mung beans, water, and malunggay or moringa leaves. (If using spinach, add leaves at the end.)

Step 5:

Cover and set to Bean/Chili (or manual) for 10 minutes. When done, let the pressure release naturally.

Step 6: Add salt (and spinach if using, then allow spinach to wilt).​

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