How to Sprout Mung Beans and Red Kidney Beans
Sprouting beans is a fun and healthy way to grow fresh, easy-to-digest ingredients for your meals.
Ingredients
How to make it
Mung Beans
- Rinse and soak: rinse ½ cup dried mung
- beans. Soak overnight in clean water.
- Drain and rinse: the next day, drain and rinse the beans. Place them in a clean jar or bowl. Cover loosely with a cloth or use a sprouting lid.
- Let them sprout: keep in a cool, dark place. Rinse and drain twice a day. After 2–3 days, small sprouts will grow. When the tails are 1–2 cm long, they are ready to eat!
Red Kidney Beans
- Rinse and soak: rinse ½ cup dried kidney beans. Soak overnight in clean water.
- Drain and rinse: the next day, drain and rinse well.
- Sprout carefully: place in a clean container. Keep in a cool, dark place. Rinse and drain twice a day. Kidney beans take 3–4 days to sprout. Make sure they sprout fully.
Tip…
Be extra careful – these need full sprouting.
To be safe, stir fry, steam, or boil kidney bean sprouts before eating.
