It seems so often that those who share our desire to eat healthy are not believers. We live near Fairbanks with our 8 children. With my prayers for you and your family, Holly Szklarz. I just want to make sure I sprout the lentils correctly…. I only soak them the first night…right…after that it is just a rinse.
This is my first time sprouting, and I am so excited. Kellie- I love your enthusiasm! And yes, you are correct. Soak the lentils overnight. In the morning pour all into a colander and rinse. Set aside on a plate. Cover with a cloth. Rinse times a day and for as many days as you like. Enjoy, enjoy! Holly- Thank you for your kind comment!
Nice to hear from another Alaskan. Big sisters are the best. Allison- You are so funny! So looking forward to seeing you all! Erin, thanks for the delicious recipes. Allison was so sweet to share it with me and then I found the rest of the info on here. I just sprouted red lentils and it only took a day total! I knew they cooked a lot faster than green or brown. Have you tried the red before? I am so excited to try the sprouted lentil tacos because I have a lentil taco recipe that our family loves and been eating for a while.
How great to sprout them first though! I had only sprouted wheat berries in the past. I made Essene bread just ground sprouted wheat berries. I would love to know if you have ever tried that one and if you have any recommendations for yummy add ins? I prefer the color! I love how the recipe works with whatever you have in your fridge, and lentils are always a frugal choice. I am all about frugal! Nice to hear from you! Oh my Word!!! I have always really liked lentils, but, This the 1st time I have sprouted lentils!
They are awesome! I can see using these in many many ways, including just a grab and go munchie!! Thanks a bunch!! Hi Jill- Oh mercy! Most definitely add 2 tablespoons of cumin. Thank you for pointing that out. Thanks, Erin. In cold winter days with snow and wind, sprouts are like first signs of spring.
Hi Dalia! You are so right. Just like spring! I should sprout some lentils. Good for the spirit. Hi Erin, we liked the lentil tacos very much. I just had the thought of having a taco party, with different types of fillings. Fish, lentils, and ground beef. That would be really fun for teenagers. The taco seasoning was really spicy though. I thought it would have a nice buzz but it blew me away at first, when I tried it in the pan. Fortunately the sour cream toned it down. Just wanted to give you some feedback, also for others who may have a sensitive palette.
Hi Marisa- Thanks for your comment. A taco party does sound like a great idea! I just found this blog, searching to find some yummy sprouted lentil recipes. I was surprised to see you live in Anchorage! I just moved here about a year and a half ago, the Lord clearly called us up here, and it has been an incredible journey!
Anyway, thanks for the recipes! Hi Barbi- How fun that you are up here, too! The homemade seasoning can be a bit spicy, so keep that in mind! And yeah for the coming of spring! Did you enjoy the spring rains today?! Erin, I know why it was so spicy for us. I thought chipotle was the same as normal chili powder.
No wonder it blew us away. It was awesome! My family and I loved the sprouted lentil tacos. I topped them with monterey jack cheese, lacto-fermented salsa, extra cilantro and garden tomatoes.
Wonderful and quick! Excited to have found your site. The tacos sound unique and yummy. I just tripped on this blog post as I was Googling recipes for sprouted lentils. I sprouted a jar, and had no idea what to do with them. I live on Kodiak Island. How fun! Thanks for the comment Jeanette. Have a great day!
First of all, it was a blessing to learn more from a fellow sister in Christ! I sprouted my first lentils and was in search of some recipes. I look forward to perusing your site more to gain a little more culinary insight!
Thank you! In Christ, Kelly. Welcome to Gnowfglins, Kelly! Aside from the fact that sprouts are an easy, cheap, and tasty vegetable anyone can grow, sprouting also has some real nutritional benefits. Sprouting legumes, grains, and seeds makes them much easier to digest by breaking down the anti-nutrients that are common in those foods. In general, sprouting also increases the vitamin C and B content and the fiber!
Sprouts rock. I know a lot of folks are worried about sprouting safety because there have been so many outbreaks of salmonella and e. Why is this the case? Well, the warm humid environment that sprouts grow in is also the prime climate for bacteria to spread.
But luckily for you, the chance of getting a food-borne illness with sprouts is greatly diminished when you sprout at home. You control if your sprouting jar is clean or not. You control how much air circulation your sprouts get. You control who touches the seeds and if they wash their hands first. You control how long the sprouts stay in the jar before being rinsed. You can sprout almost any legume, seed, or nut.
Everything from chickpeas to alfalfa to kale to onions to clover to mung beans. Chia seeds, flax seeds, and other mucilaginous seeds the ones that create the goo are tricky to sprout properly. You definitely can do it, but I generally just avoid it because there are so many other seeds that are way easier to sprout. Avoid sprouting kidney beans for raw eating. They contain a toxin that causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea in many folks. If you do choose to sprout kidney beans, make sure to boil the finished sprouts for at least 10 minutes before consuming them.
Quinoa contains a high concentration of saponins, which in some folks causes a strong allergic reaction that makes them feel ill. They are still delicious, and the soaking process helps break down the anti-nutrients and makes them a healthier choice. Then if you like, you can dehydrate them if you want crunchy snacking nuts.
Technically, no. BUT, I recommend you buy sprouting specific seeds for two reasons:. Here in the States, many foods that come in from other countries are irradiated to stop sprouting before they hit our grocery store shelves.
This means that no matter how well you take care of your seeds, they are never going to sprout. Sprouting seeds are all tested and verified to be free of e. Growers of sprouting-specific seeds take great care to make sure the seeds they sell are very clean—meaning they are free of harmful bacteria and other pathogens that can thrive in the sprouting environment. That bag of lentils you picked up from the grocery store? The packagers of that were assuming your plan was to boil them at high heat—which would kill any pathogens.
My local health food store carries some packets of sprouting seeds, but the vast majority of my sprouting seeds I purchase online. But far and away, my favorite place to order sprouting seeds is from Sprout People.
They have an amazing selection of varieties, mixes, and tools. I have a few bags from them that are going on three years old—and they sprout just as well as they did the day I go them. They are certified organic and sprout quickly and easily every time! If you find yourself enjoying sprouting, then I do recommend spending the few bucks on these sprouter lids that fit on wide-mouth Mason jars.
They make the rinsing and draining process ever so slightly easier. This sprouter was designed by a year-old who wanted to use biomimicry to design a sprouter that reduces the chance of mold and bacterial growth and accelerates growth. Oh, heck yes they can! During the winter, I like to grow a few batches of sprouts per month for the chickens to get them some fresh food. We like these bird mixes from Sprout People and this foraging mix from Peaceful Valley we also plant that foraging mix.
Dogs and cats are less apt to eat seed sprouts themselves, but they do love themselves some wheat grass—which just means you need to let your wheat sprouts grow a little bit longer!
Sure can. Follow the process below for whatever grain you want to use wheat, rye, etc. This lets the lentils to continue to drain, while allowing air to circulate. Let sit for 12 hours. Lentils start sprouting very quickly! Lentils are safe to eat any time after they start sprouting, but I prefer to leave them days so they can develop longer sprouts. Continue to drain and rinse the lentils every 12 hours until the sprouts reach the desired length. Once your lentils are done sprouting, lay them out on a paper towel to dry completely before storing — keeping your lentils as dry as possible will help them last longer.
Once they are dry, store them in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week. Tip: you can line your storage container with a paper towel to soak up any excess moisture while lentil sprouts are in the fridge!
Sprouted lentils can be eaten raw or cooked. Eat these plain as a snack, top your salads with them, put them in sandwiches, and more. You can also sub sprouted lentils in any recipe that calls for regular lentils. If you sprout your own lentils, leave me a comment letting me know how it went!
Increase the nutritional benefits and digestibility of lentils by sprouting them. Sprouting lentils is so easy and takes almost no effort to do! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Jump to Recipe. Scale 1x 2x 3x.
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