How to Sprout Beans and Lentils
Ingredients
How to make it
Great Northern Beans
- Rinse and soak:– rinse ½ cup of dried Great Northern beans and soak them in water for 8–12 hours or overnight.
- Drain and rinse:– drain the beans and rinse well.
- Sprout:– place in a sprouting jar or bowl covered with cloth– keep in a cool, dark place– rinse and drain twice daily for 2–3 days.
- Ready to use:– beans are ready when they have small white tails, about 1–2 cm long.
Brown Lentils
- Rinse and soak:– rinse ½ cup brown lentils and soak in water for 8 hours or overnight.
- Drain and rinse:– drain and rinse under cold water.
- Sprout:– place in a sprouting jar or shallow container– keep in a cool, dark place– rinse and drain twice daily.
- Ready to use:– lentils will sprout within 1–2 days– use in salads, soups, or wraps.
