Sprouts are very easy to grow on your counter in the colder months of the year. If your home is a little cooler, they will not turn slimy. And we all want that, right?
Soak the 4 tablespoons of seeds for 8 to 12 hours in a wide mouth mason jar (1 quart) with a lid for sprouting. Drain and place the jar at an angle in a bowl and upside-down on the counter. Rinse twice a day and always allow them to drain. Make sure there is very minimal to no water in the bowl. Always rinse once more before you eat them. You can eat them as soon as they grow little roots and you can continue to eat them, a little each day, for an entire week.
These sprouts taste fresh because they are homegrown. You don’t have to go and purchase them anywhere. Just watch them grow and remember to rinse them twice a day.
One of the tastiest lunches is a fresh croissant from a local bakery filled with sprouts and tomato. Add cheese, eggs, or whatever filling you want.
It is easy to find seeds for sprouting at a health food store. The sprouts pictured below are red clover and daikon radish purchased from Mountain Rose Herbs. Organic Matters is a good mail-order company based in Canada.
This green plastic lid is the best because it doesn’t rust and it is easy to clean.
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