I was given a hydroponic sprout grower by my daughter Maria who bought it from Cathy's Crawly Composters. This sprouter is fast and simple to use. It came with a bag of mung beans and instructions. I followed instructions which are super easy. 3 tbsp of beans,add some water and OMG it is so fast. 24 hours and I had about 1 full cup of these baby sprouts sooo cool!
Now what to do with them...
Since all vitamins, enzymes, protein and most minerals originate form these little guys I though I would add it to other great and fresh ingredients and make a great summer salad.
Fresh bean sprout and quinoa salad
1 package 225g cooked and cooled President Choice brand Organic Quinoa (this is what I like but u can use any kind).
1 cup of fresh sprouted beans
1 small red onion, diced
1 small zucchini or cucumber, diced
1 small yellow or red tomato diced
1 carrot, diced
2 stalks of celery, diced
3 tbsp diced chives
½ cup of green beans, blanched, cooled and chopped (I had some left over from day before so I used them)
1 yellow, orange or red pepper, diced
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup of fresh basil, chopped
Juice of 2 lemons
1/4 - 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil
Season to taste with sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper
I know it seems like a lot of ingredients but you can omit some or add others to your taste. This recipe makes about 6-8 cups or more depending on how many ingredients you add and it’s great for a party and keeps for a few days in fridge.
Note: If using basil I would add it just before serving so it keeps its bright green colour.
More great additions are Legumes such as chick peas or lentils, fresh corn, fresh peas, chopped pecans, dried fruit such as cranberries, the list is endless.
For more info about spouts or to get your own hydroponic Sprout Grower and make these all year round visit http://www.cathyscomposters.com/ and tell her I sent you :)
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