How To Sprout Lentils

A glass jar spilling lentil sprouts onto a yellow surface.

Lentils sprout quickly and easily. Learn all about sprouting lentils, how to sprout lentils, sprouted lentil benefits and how to use here!

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Prep Time 10

Soaking and Sprouting Time 3

Total Time 3 10

Course Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings servings

Calories 85 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup dried lentils French green are my favorite!
3 cups cold water

Instructions

Place the lentils into the glass jar and cover with the water. Then, either loosely screw on the lid or place a cheesecloth over the top of the jar and secure it with a rubber band. Leave the lentils to soak for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
Once the lentils are soaked, drain them and return them to the jar.
Next, cover the jar. You can use either the cheesecloth method or a mesh sprouting lid. Then, place the jar on a sprouting stand or simply lay it on its side - which you choose is down to your personal preference.
Rinse and drain the lentils once a day for 2-3 days, or until you are happy with the size of the sprouts.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 7gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 2mg

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