Mung beans can be used in many different ways across several dishes. If you aren't famililar with them, here is an overview of the popular food.

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"Black beans are an incredible source of dietary fiber and phytonutrients to help prevent chronic disease and improve blood sugar," Galati says.

As with other beans, mung beans are terrific sources of fiber, with that 1 cup having over 15 grams of fiber, or about half the amount of fiber you want to get in a day.