Raw Vegan Bean Sprout Salad

Crispy, juicy sprouts mixed with aromatic immune boosting spices and herbs. This sprout salad is great by itself, over a green leafy salad or mixed with rice. Bean and lentil sprouts are a perfect way to add more protein to your diet. What’s better is that it’s very easy to digest so you don’t feel tired after eating, but actually energized. You can always find me munching on snacks like these before an intense workout because they keep me full but not heavy. If you have never sprouted before, have no fear! It’s really simple, all you have to do is soak and rinse. I’ll give you a break down of how this is done easily and efficiently.

Seasons are changing and so I also wanted to make sure to put in all those ingredients that are known for boosting your immune system. This is a crucial time for our bodies to adjust, we can make it easier by giving our bodies an abundance of fresh organic produce wherever possible! I am always trying new quick and easy ways to add more “living foods” to my diet, food that is alive makes me feel more alive. Food gives us energy and life-force to do the things we love to do all day long. I need meals that are going to repair my muscles after a long workout so I can get on with life!

How To Sprout Beans and Lentils Easily and Efficiently

Step 1: Soak for 8-12 hours

Step 2: Rinse & Drain 2-3x per day

Step 3: Be Patient for 3-5 days until you see tails like this!

Sample Sprout Schedule

• Friday Morning: Soak your beans and lentils in a glass bowl preferably with pure water.
• Friday Night: About 8 hours later give or take, pour beans and lentils into a strainer and Rinse. Put the strainer on top of the bowl that the beans and lentils were in previously. Cover with dish towel.
• Saturday Morning: Rinse  for 15 seconds
• Saturday Afternoon: Optional Rinse
• Saturday Night: Rinse for 15 seconds
• Sunday Morning: Rinse for 15 seconds
• Sunday Afternoon: Make this super easy sprout salad or add them to  your your own salad recipe.

Generally most beans and lentils need about 8-12 hours of submerge soak time. Once they are done soaking I put them in a strainer, give em’ a rinse and put the strainer over a bowl, and cover with a towel. Many people I know use a mason jar with a strainer lid. This method works well but I haven’t had an issue with a good old strainer and a bowl and so I haven’t had a reason to buy anything extra.

Sprouting is really easy once you get the hang of it if you have any other questions you can always ask me or you can head over to sproutpeople.org which is my go to sprouting resource.

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