Mounds Of Protein Pudding

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Mung beans are one of the most cherished foods in ayurveda, a wholistic system of medicine from india. Mung beans are very nourishing, while being relatively easy to digest. People who are recuperating from illnesses are often recommended a combination of rice and mung beans, because they are very nutritious but not hard to digest. Together with rice, mung beans form a complete protein. Combine with coconut milk, a traditional ingredient used with mung beans, and cocoa, you have a fluffy pudding that tastes like a mounds bar but packs a real protein punch. Here's a delicious way to get more protein in your diet!!

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Steps

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In a saucepan with a tightly fitting lid , combine the rice and water.

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Bring to a boil , cover and reduce heat.

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Simmer for 40 minutes until tender but with a little bite.

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Drain if necessary.

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In a large bowl , beat eggs and honey until light yellow and fluffy.

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Add melted butter , vanilla , cocoa , salt and flour.

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While still mixing , slowly add add buttermilk and coconut milk.

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Put mung beans , cooked rice and coconut in a deep ovenproof casserole.

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Pour cocoa mixture over the beans and rice and mix well.

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Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

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Serve warm or cold.

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Ingredients

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brown rice, water, eggs, honey, butter, cocoa, flour, vanilla, salt, buttermilk, coconut milk, mung beans, coconut