Go Back Email Link
Sprouts

EASY HOMEGROWN SPROUTS

Michelle Sam
Easy homegrown sprouts that takes approximately 6 days to grow.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
7 days
Total Time 7 days
Course Accompaniments
Cuisine American
Calories 5 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mason jar
  • Paper towel, coffee filter or oil filter to help with draining the water.
  • Elastic band

Ingredients
  

  • 20 grams organic mixed sprouting seeds
  • water

Instructions
 

  • Place the sprouting seeds in a mason jar.
  • Cover the seeds with about 5 cm (2") of water.
  • Stir to ensure that there are no clumps of seeds and all the seeds are submerged under the water.
  • Soak the seeds for 6 hours or overnight.
  • Drain the seeds, rinse and drain all the water.
  • Place a paper towel and seal it with an elastic band.
  • Gently shake the jar on its side so that the seeds are spread along the bottom of the jar.
  • Place it on a tray at an angle to allow the water to drain.
    Angle canning jar to allow water to drain onto a tray.
  • Place it in a cool, non-sunny place and allow to germinate for 24 hours.
  • Rinse and drain for 6 days.
  • When sprouts are about 6 cm (~2") in length, place a folded paper towel at the top of the jar to absorb excess water and cover with a lid.
  • Place it upside down in the refrigerator so that the excess water can absorb into the paper towel. Enjoy!

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 5kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 31IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mgNet Carbohydrates: 0.04g
Keyword sprouts
Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was or if you have any questions or suggestions!
I want to see!Follow @Sammywongskitchen on Instagram or Facebook, snap a photo and tag it #sammywongskitchen