Sprouts

Sprouts can be grown from edible seeds from grains, legumes, vegetables, herbs, and other plants. Sprouted seeds are generally easier to digest than the seeds themselves and in some cases are believed to have special health-promoting properties, such as higher mineral and vitamin content. For example, a Johns Hopkins University study found that broccoli sprouts contain higher levels of glucoraphanin, a cancer-fighting phytochemical. Sprouts can be eaten raw in salads or cooked.
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Recipes with Sprouts
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Elote Roasted Corn Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Sprouts and SeedsBrandon Rice, Rich Table, featuring Brooks and Daughters |
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Gado Gado-Style Salad with Pan-Seared Tamarind Tempeh and Chili-Almond SauceSascha Weiss, Project Juice |
Articles about Sprouts
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April 13, 2012The Raw Truth about Sprouts and MicrogreensWith food safety concerns in the news, sprouts and microgreens might intimidate some eaters, but farmers Jim and Corie Brooks explain why these tiny plants are worth getting to know. |
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