Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons broccoli seeds
- 1/4 cup water (plus extra water for rinsing)
Instructions
- Soak the broccoli seeds overnight in a small bowl with filtered water.
- Transfer the seeds to a sprouting vessel and place in a dark, well-ventilated space. This can be either a pantry with a door or a kitchen cabinet. Store the jar upside down in a bigger bowl to help drain the excess water.
- Rinse the broccoli seeds daily for the 2-4 days.
- On about the 4th day, move the broccoli sprouts out of the dark once the seeds have started to sprout and grow and are about 1/2-inches to 1-inches in length.
- Harvest the broccoli sprouts once they reach the desired length after about the 4th or 5th day. The sprouts should be green and fresh-smelling.
- Rinse the sprouts before consuming.
Notes
- Taking into account both the soaking time (12 hours) and sprouting time (3 days), allow for a total of about 3 1/2 – 5 days days to grow and harvest your broccoli sprouts.
- Freshly harvested broccoli sprouts will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for about 5-7 days.
- Not all seeds are appropriate for sprouting. Be sure to buy seeds that are labeled “for sprouting.”
- There is a small chance that you can grow mold during the sprouting process. Sprouts should smell fresh and should not be “stinky” at all. If in doubt, don’t eat them. And, pregnant people and anyone with an immunocompromised system should be cautious about consuming raw sprouts. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have concerns or questions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 days
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Sprouting jar
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 1
- Sugar:
- Sodium:
- Fat:
- Saturated Fat:
- Trans Fat:
- Carbohydrates: 0.1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: