Ginger-Garlic Sautéed Mung Bean Sprouts with Shallots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

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A light Filipino vegetable side featuring crunchy mung bean sprouts quickly sautéed with fragrant garlic, ginger, and sweet shallots. This Filipino-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 12 minutes, pairs mung bean sprouts, rinsed, shallots, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 60 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 7 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 60 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups mung bean sprouts, rinsed
3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp fish sauce
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
2 tbsp water
2 stalks green onions, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 3 thinly sliced shallots, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp julienned fresh ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and shallots start to soften.
Step 2: Add 4 cups rinsed mung bean sprouts and stir-fry for 1 minute to combine.
Step 3: Pour in 1 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp water, and sprinkle 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Stir continuously and cook for another 2 minutes until sprouts are tender-crisp and fragrant.
Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 chopped green onions. Serve immediately as a side dish.