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Freshly harvested corn in a mason jar on a vibrant yellow background.

Corn Sprouts

Kristen Wood
Corn sprouts are easy to grow and can be harvested in just a few days. Sprouting corn kernels is a simple process that can be done at home with just a few basic supplies. 
5 from 81 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Soaking and Sprouting Time 3 days
Total Time 3 days 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Central American, Mexican, South American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 14 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup dried corn kernels
  • 3 cups cold water

Instructions
 

  • Place the corn kernels 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 corn kernels to soak for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Once the corn kernels 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 corn kernels once a day for 2-3 days, or until you are happy with the size of the sprouts.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 14kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 42mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.1mg
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