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Why Sprout?
*1. Nutrition -Sprouts are high in protein and vitamins (especially *the
B-complex) and low in calories.
*2. Low Cost -Sprouted wheat seeds cost approximately .04 per *serving.
One pound sprouted alfalfa seeds (coat $2.50 per pound) *will loosely fill
a 12 gallon container. Cost per serving is **approximately .05.
*3. Versatility- Sprouts may be eaten fresh, stored in refrigerator, *or
frozen. Sprouts may be eaten raw, added at the last minute to *soups and
stews, or combined with meats or vegetables to make a *main dish. Sprouts
added to baked goods give a flavor treat plus *nutrition. Sprouts such as
mung beans make a very good finger *food for your little ones, tasting
like raw fresh green peas.
*4. Ease of Sprouting -Equipment used for sprouting can be found *in the
home and the amount of time is minimal.
*5. Conservation of Energy -Meals can be prepared from sprouts *without
cooking. Sprouted beans cook considerably faster. For *example: pinto
beans cook in 20-45 minutes rather than in hours.
What to Sprout?
The following lists are not exclusive, but the more easily and successful
sprouted seeds, grains, beans, and nuts are:
I. Seeds: -Alfalfa, unhulled sesame, unhulled sunflower, mustard,
radishes, red clover, etc. These seeds can be obtained from any health
food store and most seed stores.
2. Whole grains -wheat, rye, oats, corn, and barley. Grains can be
obtained from a feed store. Be sure they are of the current year's crop
and are the highest quality you can purchase.
3. Whole dried beans and peas -Soybeans (more difficult than most to
sprout.) lentils, green peas. lima beans, mung beans. chick peas, kidney
beans, pinto beans, etc. Beans and peas can be purchased in both seed and
health food stores. Again, try to purchase the most recent crop.
How to Store Seeds for Sprouting:
Keep packages or containers of seeds dry , away from light and in an
airtight container, if possible. Labeled glass jars are good containers.
Once packages have been opened, contents should be definitely kept in an
airtight container to keep out moisture and any unwanted friends.
How to Sprout:
Seeds need (1) moisture, (2) warmth --70* F is ideal, and (3) ventilation,
in order to sprout. If seeds are not sprouting, check these four important
conditions first:
*1. Select healthy, unbroken seeds (broken seeds tend to mold, *rather
than sprout.) For best results let them run through your *fingers first so
you can easily spot any undesirable seeds, rather *than pouring directly
into container.
*2. Soak (cover completely with water) seeds at least 8 hours, *overnight
is easiest. Wide mouth mason jars or salad dressing jars *(quart size)
make excellent sprouting containers. Allow 1/4 cup *alfalfa seeds per
gallon jar, 1/2 cup bean seeds per quart jar, *alfalfa seeds per gallon
jar, 1/4 cup bean seeds per quart jar; 1/2 *cup wheat seeds per quart jar.
Seeds must have room for **expansion and ventilation.
*3. After soaking, drain the seeds well. Jar opening should be *covered
with a cheesecloth or nylon stocking material secured with *rubber bands.
*4. Rinse the seeds at least three times a day with tepid water. Be *sure
to drain well after each rinsing.
The jar with sprouting seeds should be placed inside a closet or cupboard
to allow the sprouting to take place in darkness. Light encourages the
production of chlorophyll, which gives the sprouts a rather strong taste
and decreases the mineral and vitamin content to some degree. If kept in
the dark, the seeds will not pick up any green color, but retain their
clear whitish color and in general be tastier and more nutritious.
Sprouts are Ready to Eat When:
1. Wheat sprout is the length of the seed.
2. Bean sprouts are 1 /2 to 3 inches long.
3. Alfalfa sprout is I to 2 inches long.
4. Lentil sprout is 1 inch long.
S. Soybean or pea sprout is 2 inches long.
Eat everything--seed, sprout, and roots.
If seeds are allowed to sprout too long a bitter or strong taste develops.
Use sprouts as soon as they are ready, if possible. They are best served
raw. If not used immediately, store in a covered container in the
refrigerator and use within a few days. Refrigeration of the sprouts stops
the sprouting process. Don't be afraid to add them to dishes. They will
never detract from the flavor. Experiment! For example, alfalfa sprouts
may be used for any purpose that shredded lettuce is used. Also, beans
sprouted for two days and used in any dried bean recipe will have 1/2 the
starch and 2 to 3 times the normal vitamins and minerals. Bean 'back talk'
is also greatly reduced.
Ways to Serve Sprouts:
I. Raw, as a separate dish.
2. In tossed salad.
3. Garnish for soups, casseroles, stews -add in the last few minutes.
4. Blended into beverages.
5. Blended into sandwich spreads. (Alfalfa sprouts and peanut butter
sandwiches are very good.)
6. In meat, fish or nut loaves.
7. With scrambled eggs or omelets--add the last couple of minutes.
8. In bread, muffins and waffle batters --use sprouted wheat.
9. In breakfast dishes.
10. In vegetable dishes --make vegetable casseroles with bean sprouts.
11. Stewed with tomatoes.
12. ln sauces.
Time it Takes to Sprout Some popular seeds:
Alfalfa 4-5 days
Beans 3-5 days
Lentils 3-4 days
Mung Beans 3-8 days
Radish Seeds 2-4 days
Soybeans 4-6 days
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