Do you ever have a container of mung beans left in your pantry, and you have no idea what to do with them? Me too. I am here to help. This recipe takes inspiration from the Middle East with the spice blend of za’atar. This is a blend of oregano, thyme, marjoram, sumac, and sesame seeds (sometimes steeped in olive oil) that offers a warm, toasty flavor to food. I try to include it in as many recipes I can because it has quickly become one of my favorite spice blends. Let me know what you think of it.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mung beans, cooked
- ¼ onion, roughly chopped
- 3-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 2 tsp. za’atar
- ½ – 1 cup oats
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- In a food processor, use the S-blade to mince onion and garlic
- Add mung beans, cilantro, spinach, and spices
- Pulse until well-blended
- Add oats in batches and pulse
- If the mixture is not sticky enough to form balls, add oats to reach desired consistency
- Form mixture into balls and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet
- Bake for 15-20 minutes
- Serve and enjoy
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