Makes

8 servings

Prep Time

1 mins

Calories

20 kcal

Good For

DInner

 

About this Recipe

By: Wilna Eksteen

These tiny seeds transform into ‘health bullets’ that can fight off cell inflammation. You just need to give them some time. This ingredient can easily be added to smoothies, salads, sandwiches and used as garnish.  

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp broccoli seeds
  • ½ cup water

Shopping List

  • Broccoli seeds

Equipment List

  • Shallow dish
  • Light cotton tea towel

Special Dietary Requirments

  • Lactose free 
  • Gluten-free 
  • Vegan
  • Lacto-ovo Vegetarian 
  • Freezer friendly
  • Low GI

Special Dietary Requirments

Total energy: 20 kcal

Protein: 2 g

Carbogydrate: 4 g

Sugar:  0 g

Fat: 0 g

Fibre: 2 g

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Rinse the seeds in cool water and soak them in a bowl of cool water for about 8 – 12 hours.

Step 2

Drain the water and rinse the seeds again.

Step 3

Spread the seeds evenly in a shallow dish and cover with the cotton tea towel.

Step 4

Place the dish in a cool, dark place for the first few days.

Step 5

Sprinkle some water over the tea towel daily to keep it damp.

Step 6

Once the sprouts have grown, remove the tea towel, move the dish to a sunny spot to allow the sprouts to green up.

Step 7

Harvest the sprouts by cutting the stems just above the roots.

Step 8

Store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator or in the freezer.

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