Sprouted Bean Lentil Salad Food

Addictive and extremely healthy! Sometimes you can find sprouted lentils or bean medley in the higher-end markets, but you can sprout your own! TO SPROUT LENTILS: Measure about 6 to 8 tablespoons and soak them in plenty of water to cover overnight. The next morning, drain and rinse, and put them into a wide mouth jar covered with cheesecloth and secured with a rubber band. Lay the jar on its side and cover with a towel. Set aside on the kitchen counter to sprout for the day, rinsing them once or twice and draining them thoroughly. If the weather is cold, they may take a little longer to sprout. Rinse them and leave them until the next morning when you'll notice each lentil has sprouted a little tail. They will now be ready to enjoy. Time estimate does not include sprouting time. NOTE: Recipe yield updated to more accurately reflect reviewer's comments. Thanks!

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Lentil

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.3, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 3.5, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 1.7, Protein 5

This is a variation of one of my favorite salads and is SO incredibly healthy that I get to feel superior when I eat it. ;o) You can use a variety of sprouts; my favorites are mung beans and lentils. The spiciness can be adjusted by altering the chili/jalapeno amount. Some versions of this salad call for cooking the sprouts in a little water for 2 minutes, but I always use them raw - love the crunch! Time doesn't include sprouting your beans/lentils.

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Lentil

Time 12m

Yield 4 significantly sized servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.5, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 298.2, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 3.1