Broccoli Sprouts
Supplies Needed
2 tbsp organic broccoli seeds
A glass mason jar
Wire sprouting lids for mason jar. Alternatively, you can use a clean muslin cloth and hair band
Sprouting jar holder or glass bowl that can hold the jar upside down
Method
Place two tablespoons of broccoli seeds in a wide-mouth mason jar and cover with a few inches of filtered water.
Put on a sprouting lid and place the jar in a slightly warm, dark place for 8-12 hours so they can begin to sprout. I cover the jars with a towel if I leave them on the counter or place the jars inside a cabinet.
The next morning (or at least 8 hours later), drain off the water and rinse with fresh water.
Rest the mason jar upside down at an angle on a sprouting jar holder or inside a bowl so that any remaining water can drain. Continue to keep the jar in a slightly warm but mostly dark place during this time.
Rinse the sprouts 2 times a day and place back on the jar holder or bowl after each rinse. I rinse at meal times so I remember. After a few days, all of the seeds should start to break open and grow.
Keep up with the rinsing and keep the seeds in a darkish place until they have sprouts about an inch long. At this point, they can tolerate some indirect sunlight or low light exposure.
Eat the seeds once you see some dark green leaves (usually 3-4 days after the seed starts to sprout). This whole process usually takes just under a week.
To Store the Sprouts:
Wait at least 12 hours from the last rinse so all remaining moisture can drain off. Replace the sprouting lid with a regular mason jar lid or transfer to an airtight glass container. Place in the refrigerator and store for up to a few weeks (though I recommend using them as quickly as possible).
Have a great weekend!
Amanda