A super easy way to sprout a nutritional powerhouse
Prep Time: 8 hourshrs
Total Time: 7 daysd
Keyword: Broccoli, sprouts
Author: Christina Carlyle
Instructions
STEP 1: SOAK YOUR BROCCOLI SPROUT SEEDS
If you’re using a 16 oz jar – Add one tablespoon of broccoli seeds to the Mason jar. If you add too many seeds to a 16 oz jar they’ll be hard to get out of the jar.If you’re using a 32 oz jar – Add two tablespoons of broccoli seeds to the Mason jar.
Regardless of the jar size – you’ll need to fill the jar halfway with water. Then put the mesh lid on.
Let the jar sit for 8 hours or overnight. The jar should be at room temperature. I put mine on my kitchen counter overnight.
After 8 hours, pour off the water then give the seeds a good rinse. After you’re done drain the jar completely. Try to shake out as much water as possible.
Next, flip your jar upside down at an angle in your glass tupperware. This upside-down, angled position will allow the moisture to continue to drain. After you’re done, place the jar setup in a dark cabinet.
STEP 2: RINSE YOUR SPROUTS AND REPEAT
Your seeds will start to split 12-24 hours after they’re soaked. Sprouting has officially started.You’ll need to rinse your seeds 2 – 3 times a day then drain them and return, then upside down & angled in the cabinet. I do this in the morning & again before I go to bed. I’ve never rinsed my sprouts 3 times.
Repeat the rinse, drain, store, repeat pattern twice a day.
To rinse: Fill the jar with fresh water, spin it around, and pour the water out through the mesh lid. Get out as much water as possible then place the jar back in the cabinet in your tupperware upside down and at an angle.
STEP 3: SPROUT
Around day 3 your broccoli sprouts will start developing fuzzy fiber-like ‘hairs’. Don’t worry! This is normal and isn’t mold.
By day 5 – 7, your sprouts will be grown enough so that they’ve filled the jar.
STEP 4: STORE YOUR BROCCOLI SPROUTS
Be sure your sprouts are dry before you refrigerate them. You can use a salad spinner. I clean my hands then blot them with paper towels. Next I put the fresh spouts in a clean glass, tupperware container. You can also change from a mesh lid to a normal mason jar lid if you want.
Refrigerate your sprouts for up to 5 days.
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