Mung bean sprouts-also known as bean sprouts or moong beans -are grown from mung beans that have been soaked and sprouted. This legume is commonly used in many Asian cuisines-like Indian, Thai, and Lao cuisines-and is mainly cultivated in Eastern and Southeastern Asia. Mung bean sprouts are about 31 calories a cup and are packed with nutrients like fiber, magnesium, potassium, along with vitamin C, K, and B. You can cook sprouted mung beans...