Low calorieHigh protein
A 24-hour soak, a strainer over a bowl, and a rinse a few times a day. After 2-4 days you have sprouts.
What you need
- Whole black lentils. Green or brown work too.
- A bowl, and a strainer that sits on top of it.
Red or split lentils won't sprout. You need whole lentils.
1. Soak for 24 hours
Cover the lentils with plenty of water, since they swell. Leave them for a day at room temperature.
2. Strainer over a bowl
Drain, rinse and set the strainer over the bowl. The lentils should stay damp, not sit in water.
3. Rinse at least twice a day
Morning and evening, rinse in the strainer, shake and set it back over the bowl. On hot days, rinse more often.
When they're ready
After 2-4 days, when the sprout is about as long as the lentil. Faster in summer.
Storing
Rinse, drain well and keep in a closed container in the fridge.
A sour smell or a slimy texture - throw them out and start over.
How long do you soak lentils before sprouting?
24 hours at room temperature, with plenty of water above them.
How often do you rinse them?
At least twice a day, morning and evening. More on hot days.
Can you sprout red lentils?
No. Red and split lentils won't sprout. You need whole lentils - black, green or brown.
