Sprouts, part 2


Or: What to do with the overflow when sprouting becomes an obsession!

Usually, I keep a jar of sprouts in the refrigerator and another going on the counter, at all times. However, when I get on a Sprout Kick, or when they are really tasting good to me, or when I have harvested some new seeds and am curious as to how they will turn out when sprouted, I can end up with several quarts, all of which need to be used within a few days. Here's what you can do if you find yourself in the same predicament:

Make Sprout Sandwiches

Spread a piece of your favorite bread, or better yet, the center of a roll, with butter and cream cheese, then top that with as many sprouts as you can fit in your mouth. Yum!! If you are feeling a little daring, add a dash of hot sauce, or a slice of jalapeno.

Sprout Salad

Chop a hard boiled egg and toss it with a bowl full of sprouts with your favorite dressing. This quick lunch will provide you with energy throughout your busy day.

Sprout Bread

This bread has a "green" flavor, which, if you like sprouts, won't surprise you. My husband, on the other hand, just says "it tastes 'grassy'"!

3/4 C water

3 t vegetable oil

3 T honey

½ t salt

3 T wheat germ

1 C whole wheat flour

1 ½ C bread flour

3 T nonfat dry milk

1 ½ t yeast

Combine all in bread machine in order stated by manufacturer, and cook on medium cycle. Add 1 C sprouts at the "beep." Makes a 1 pound loaf.

Dried Sprouts

Dry sprouts in your dehydrator for 6-8 hours (longer if needed) at 125 degrees. One cup sprouts yields about 1/4 cup when dried. Toss these in casseroles, soups, and breads.

Dried Sprout Bread

The dried sprouts add a nutty flavor to breads.

3/4 C beer

1 ½ t active dry yeast

1 ½ C bread flour

½ C whole wheat flour

2 T butter

½ t salt

Combine all in bread machine, in order stated by manufacturer, and cook on medium cycle. Makes a one pound loaf.

Other ideas:

  • Toss sprouts in soups, just at the end of the cooking time.
  • Toss sprouts in casseroles.
  • Add to potato salad.
  • Add to sandwich spreads (egg salad, chicken salad, etc.).
  • Toss sprouts in your next omelet.
  • Add them to stir-fry dishes.
  • Your cucumber sandwich will never be the same-try adding a few sprouts!

http://www.isga-sprouts.org/salad.htm International Sprout Growers Association -lots of salad recipes here!

http://www.isga-sprouts.org/sandwich.htm ISGA again-this time, sandwich ideas.

http://www.budgies.org/info/recipes/seed... How to feed them to your pet birds!

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