Sprouted Lentils
Discover the magic of sprouted lentils: nutritious, crunchy, and a touch of freshness to elevate your favourite dishes. Learn how to sprout them at home and transform your meals with this powerhouse ingredient!
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The ingredients
- 1 cup organic green lentils, dry
- Water
The method
- In a very large mason jar, add the lentils. Close with the lid, cover the lentils with water, shake, and rinse thoroughly. Then drain the water. Repeat this step at least 2 times.
- Fill the jar 3/4 full with water and let soak overnight.
- In the morning, drain the water and rinse the soaked lentils thoroughly. Drain well.
- Place the jar upside down to start the sprouting process.
- Each day, rinse at least once with fresh water, then place the jar upside down again.
- After about 3 days, the lentils will be ready to eat.
Storage tips
Keep for up to 7 days in the fridge.
Nutrition facts
Per serving, for reference only.
- 90Calories
- 0.4 gFat
- 15 gCarbs
- 2 gFibre
- 7 gProtein
The sprouting process can lower the glycemic index of lentils, helping keep blood sugar more stable.
Sprouted lentils contain higher levels of antioxidants, which help fight oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
Sprouted lentils are gentler on the digestive system and better tolerated by people with sensitive digestion, since complex carbohydrates and some proteins are broken down into simpler forms.
