Sautéed Mung Bean Sprouts with Garlic and Onion

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A simple Filipino vegetable side dish featuring crisp mung bean sprouts quickly sautéed with garlic and onions for a light, healthy complement. This filipino-inspired vegetarian ready in about 15 minutes pairs mung bean sprouts, garlic cloves, small yellow onion 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: 10 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 60 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 thinly sliced small yellow onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 cups rinsed mung bean sprouts to the skillet. Stir-fry quickly for 3 minutes until sprouts are tender but still crisp.
  3. Step 3: Drizzle 1 tbsp soy sauce over the sprouts, sprinkle 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Toss well to combine and cook for another minute.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and serve immediately as a light vegetable side.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Mung Bean Sprouts with Garlic and Onion take to make?

Total time is about 15 minutes (5 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Mung Bean Sprouts with Garlic and Onion?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep mung bean sprouts from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Mung Bean Sprouts with Garlic and Onion?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Mung Bean Sprouts with Garlic and Onion for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sautéed Mung Bean Sprouts with Garlic and Onion?

Filipino vegetarian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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