Sprouting at Home: Day 1

Have you ever bought Mung Bean sprouts at the grocery store?  They are expensive when you consider how cheap the beans are and how easy it is to sprout.  At Mary's Kitchen I'm working on a No-Bake Recipe series and this week one of the recipes calls for sprouts.  I figure now would be a great time to get sprouting!

Sprouts are delicious and nutrient dense.  Read To Sprout or not to Sprout for more information. You'll need:

Sprout Jar and beans

A sprout jar or a large bowl.  (a jar is MUCH easier)
Sprout seeds: Mung Bean, Alfalfa, Broccoli, etc.
Water

I'm using Mung Beans so these instructions are specific to this variety.  I'll get into other sprouts later.

If you want delicious greens with or without the garden, Sprout!

Directions:  

Put 1/3 cup beans into your sprout jar. Add 2 cups of water.  Allow seeds to soak for 8-12 hours.  Empty the seeds into your Sprout Jar.  Drain off the soak water.  You may use it to water plants.  Rinse thoroughly with cool (60-70°) water.  Drain thoroughly.

Once I emptied out the water I set the jar upside down in a bowl to drain completely.

Set your Sprout Jar anywhere out of direct sunlight and at room temperature (70° is optimal) between Rinses.  This is where your sprouts do their growing. I use a counter top - in the corner of the kitchen.

Mung Bean Sprouts Day 1

If you want to grow short, sweet Mung Beans - with 1/8 - 1/2 inch roots:

Rinse and drain every 8-12 hours  for 2 - 3 days.

If you want to grow big, thick Mung Bean - with 1 - 3 inch roots:
Rinse and Drain every 8-12 hours  for 4 - 6 days.

Your sprouts are done 8-10 hours after the final rinse.   Be sure to drain your sprouts as thoroughly as possible after the final rinse.  Transfer your sprouts to a plastic bag or sealed container and put them in the refrigerator.

Mary's Sprout Sampler + Protein Power Mix

If you would like to Sprout along with me, check out the selection of Sprouts and Supplies at Mary's Heirloom Seeds.  They are all organic varieties and shipping is FREE.  

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When you checkout, let me know you found me at Back to the Basics (or the newsletter) and I'll include an EXTRA 2 ounces of sprouts.  If you decide to purchase only sprout seeds I'll include an extra ounce of sprouts.

Happy Sprouting! 

Check out Day 2 and Day 3.