sprouting {love}

I think it's finally time I share with you my {love} for sprouting.

First I'm going to tell you why you should sprout

...then I'm going to tell you how {grin}

As that little sprout grows it releasing proteins, vitamins & enzymes that otherwise would have been unused. And while it's boosting up it's nutrients it's reducing the phytic acids and toxins

...making it much easier for your body to use and digest. Amazing isn't it!

Are you thinking this is going to be hard

or takes too much time.

You're wrong!

It's just as easy as a few simple steps...

{first} rinse your beans until they run clear

{second} place the beans in a container and cover with water

...soak overnight

{third} the next morning drain and rinse your beans

{forth} place them in quart jars 1/2-2/3 full and cover with sprouting lid

...if you don't have a lid you can use cheesecloth or nylons

{fifth} fill your jar with water, swish & drain.

Do this 2-3 times a day until you have

...sprouts!

{sixth} once your beans are sprouted, let them dry for a few hours

...and then place them in a sealed container in the fridge

...we sprout chickpeas

lentils

spelt

wheat

alfalfa

quinoa

& soon broccoli

Are you ready to give it a try?

here it is again...

{soak} your beans overnight

{rinse} them every 8-12 hours... don't let them get dry

{drain} your beans... don't let them sit in water

{harvest} your sprouts when they have little white tales

{store} them in a sealed container in the fridge

{tips}

want to start small... soak them in a quart jar

...just fill the jar 1/3 with beans and fill with water to the top. Then move onto step 3.

not all legumes and grains sprout equally

...some take 1 day while others take 5.

Just watch for that little white tail and you'll know they are done {grin}

how sprouted you want them is up to you

...there is no one perfect size of sprout

after rinsing them, place your jar on it's side at a slight angle to drain for a minute

...sitting water can cause fungus

don't let them get too dry

...every climate is different some need water every 2 hours, others every 12

not going to use them right away

...they should last up to 2 weeks in the fridge

have more questions?

let me know and I'll answer in the comments!