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Sprouting Lentils and Beans

How to sprout whole lentils and beans for use in salads and curries.
Prep Time3 days
Course: Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: beans, lentils, sprouts
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Cheesecloth

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup whole red lentils
  • 1/4 cup whole mung lentils
  • 1/4 cup whole black eyed peas
  • 1/4 cup whole black chickpeas

Instructions

  • Pick all the dried lentils and beans that you want to sprout for stones or chaff.
    Rinse them carefully under running water.
    Soak them overnight in plenty of water.
    Drain them on a cheesecloth the next morning (or after 8-10 hours) and place in a covered bowl for 24-48 hours depending on the warmth in your kitchen.
    Pick a warm spot in the kitchen instead of a cool one.
  • Check the sprouts after 24 and 48 hours.
    I tend to let them sprout till they are 1/2-1" in length.
    They are now ready for use in recipes and for freezing for later use.