Name: Monggo (Mung Bean Stew) + Tinapa + Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown mung beans (soaked); 100 g tinapa (smoked fish), deboned and flaked; 1 cup cauliflower rice; 2 cups water; 1 tsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 cup tomato, diced; 1 cup spinach leaves; to taste black pepper; to taste sea salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Rinse mung beans, then soak for at least 2 hours; drain.
2
In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
3
Add diced tomato and cook 2 minutes.
4
Add soaked mung beans and water; bring to boil, then simmer 15 minutes until beans are tender.
5
Stir in flaked tinapa, spinach (if using), and season with black pepper and sea salt; cook another 3 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, steam cauliflower rice for 5 minutes or microwave until tender.
7
Serve the mung bean stew over cauliflower rice.

*Pro Tips

1
Use brown mung beans for lower glycemic index
2
Add extra non-starchy vegetables for fiber
3
Control portion size of rice; cauliflower rice reduces carbs
4
Tinapa adds protein and omega‑3 fatty acids beneficial for blood sugar control

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

Mung beans are high in soluble fiber which slows glucose absorption; tinapa provides lean protein and healthy fats; cauliflower rice cuts down on high‑glycemic carbs, making the meal balanced for blood‑sugar management.

⚠️ This recipe is AI-generated and screened for general diabetic suitability. It is not medical advice and has not been individually reviewed by a clinician. Ingredient choices and portion sizes affect blood glucose differently for each person — confirm with your doctor or registered dietitian before relying on it, especially if you take insulin or other glucose-lowering medication.

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