Sprouting seeds is easy, inexpensive and nutritious!
Sprouting seeds yourself and having them on hand is one of the easiest ways to get you family eating more raw foods! It is simple, you can grow them in your kitchen year round, even if you are living in a tiny apartment. And they are cheap! Once you invest in some trays (the ones I like are about $15 and I've had them for about 6 years) the seeds are inexpensive and they last a very long time. Aside from how easy and inexpensive they are to grow, they are loaded with nutrition! Pound for pound sprouts are one of the most nutritious things you can eat...and did I mention they are delicious. There are tons of varieties available. Traditional Alfalfa and Radish are nice on salads but many people don't know you can sprout just about anything...wheat, flax seeds, quinoa, garbonzo beans (see living hummus recipe) just to name a few. They all have their own distinct flavors from sweet to zingy try them all your family will be sure to find a few they love. Just be sure the seed mix you buy is organic! Never grow anything that is not organic. Here are the Basics: 1. Obtain organic seeds and store in an air-tight container, away from extreme heat/cold. 2. Place a small amount of seeds in a bowl (maybe a tablespoon or two- a little goes a long way) 3.Soak your seeds for the appropriate amount of time (see guidelines) 4. Place them into trays and rinse with fresh water. 5. Leave them in the trays for the appropriate length of time (see guide) typically 1-5 days. 6. Rinse 2-3 times per day depending on type of seed you are using. 7. When ready, enjoy them on salads, sandwiches, or in smoothies
(using them in recipes).
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