Sprouted Lentils Recipe
Have you sprouted lentils? If you haven't tried sprouting lentils, then you are missing out on a lot. These Sprouted Lentils look great, are easy to digest, and are packed with nutrients. Vegan? Yes! Gluten-free? Oh, yes! You can eat these lentil sprouts!
Ingredients
- 1 cup green lentils
- 1/4 cup cooked corn
- 1/4 cup thyme (or another herb of your choice) finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp curry paste
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups water
Instructions
To sprout lentils
- Soak lentils overnight in a large dish or for 8-10 hrs.
- Drain and rinse lentils. Cover the lentils with a towel and put them back into the bowl. Let it sit for eight hours.
- Shake or gently stir the bowl to ensure that all the lentils are getting enough air. Let it sit another 8 hours.
- Repeat for 2-3 days. On the second day, you will notice sprouts. They get bigger on the third.
- Use them as needed.
How to Assemble everything
- Mix sprouted lentils with corn in a large bowl.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice with the olive oil, cumin powder, chili powder, curry paste and thyme.
- Pour the liquid over the sprouted corn and lentils.
- Use it to make a salad, or in soups or sandwiches.