How to Sprout Beans

Sprouting is a traditional way of preparing beans that increases their nutrition. It's so easy to do you'll never want to cook regular beans again!

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Course: Clean Eating Ingredients

Cuisine: Latin American

Prep Time: 15

Sprouting Time: 4

Total Time: 4 15

Servings:

Calories: 114kcal

Author: Violet Parcha

Pour the beans into a baking dish, making sure to not fill it more than 1/5th full.
Organic dry beans
Pour enough water into the dish to cover the beans at least 3 times.
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Cover the pan with a towel and let sit for 12-18 hours.
Drain the water out of the pan, add more water, and swish the beans in it to rinse them.
Drain the water out of the pan again, spread the beans evenly across the bottom of the dish, and cover.
Repeat steps 4-5 three to four times a day until the beans have grown approximately 1/4" - 1/2" sprouts.

Sprouting will take different amounts of time based on the type of bean you are using and the temperature of the room. Most beans will grow sprouts within 3-4 days
You can store sprouted beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days before cooking them. If you prefer, you can freeze them for 8-10 months.