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How to Grow Your Own Sprouts and a Recipe for the Best Sprout Sandwich

April 28, 2014 by JennifersKitchen 9 Comments

Vegan Sprout SandwichI never really liked sprouts.  But every once in a while I would eat some because they’re healthy.  And by every once in a while I mean once every 9 years.

A little while ago some friends invited us over to their house for a light meal, and as we were chatting before the meal, somehow the subject of sprouting came up.  When my friend asked me if I grew sprouts and I responded that I didn’t really care for them, I noticed a change of expression on her face.  Good one, Jennifer.  

Thomas Edison once said, “You will have many opportunities in life to keep your mouth shut: You should take advantage of every one of them.”  I should listen to him.

Thankfully, my friend is very gracious … and the meal was absolutely delicious – sprouts included.

Along with some mouth-watering soup, she served some really yummy bread and several sandwich fixings that included a fabulous vegan cheese sauce/spread and her homegrown sprouts.  I was quite surprised when I found that sprouts served this way (in the sandwich with the vegan cheese sauce) were not only bearable but really was quite tasty!!!   I even went home thinking I should start sprouting; I could actually enjoy eating sprouts this way.

And so that’s what I did.  For the past couple of months, I’ve been learning how to sprout and discovering those bitter little baby plants don’t taste so bad after all.

How to Eat Sprouts If You Hate Sprouts

1. Start with some good bread.  (My friend served delicious homemade wheat bread.)

2. Spread a healthy mayo or a healthy dressing on one slice of bread.  (I use my homemade Creamy Italian Dressing or the Skinny Mayo from my Weight Loss Program.)

3.  Spread a thick layer of cheese sauce or cheese spread on the other slice of bread.  Here’s the vegan healthy cheese sauce recipe I use.

4. Add sprouts, sliced tomatoes, and sliced avocado.

5. Put sandwich together and enjoy!

Sprout Nutrition

Sprouts are enzyme-rich and loaded with minerals and vitamins (including some anti-aging antioxidants). They also offer chlorophyll.

How to Grow Your Own Sprouts

I’m only a beginner at sprouting, so the following isn’t an experienced and comprehensive tutorial on how to grow sprouts.  It’s just what I do and what works for me. If you’d like more info on sprouting, check out The Sprouting Book.

1. Choose your seeds.

Some of the easiest sprouts to grow are alfalfa, fenugreek, radish, broccoli, onion, cabbage, and mustard seed.

2. Place seeds in a large glass jar.  

There are several “sprouters” available. < That’s the one we use and we really like it.

If you don’t have a “sprouter”, you can use a glass jar.

Cover the opening of the jar with a piece of (new and clean) mesh screen secured with a jar ring or a mesh jar lid. Amazon sells mesh jar lids that fit perfectly on a canning jar.

3. Soak.

Add water to the jar and soak seeds in water overnight.

4. Drain, rinse, and drain.

The next day, drain the water off the seeds. (This is why you top the jar with a mesh screen – so you don’t lose any seeds when you drain them.)

Rinse the seeds with fresh water and drain well.

5. Rinse daily.

Rinse the seeds twice daily until your seeds begin to sprout.  Be sure to drain well.

Some people place the jar on a rack to drain after rinsing them.  And some people put the jar in a dark place until the seeds begin to sprout.  I just place my jar on the kitchen counter.

6. Place in sunny spot.

When your seeds begin to sprout, place in a sunny spot.  (Continue to rinse them twice daily.)  The sunshine will make them turn a bright, healthy green.

Your sprouts will be ready to eat in 3 to 7 days, depending on the type of seeds you choose.

How do you know when your sprouts are ready?

For the sprouts mentioned above, they are ready when their first leaves begin to turn green.  For more information about other types of sprouts and sprouting in general, check out The Sprouting Book.

How to sprout

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How to Grow Your Own Sprouts

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sprouting seed
  • plenty of clean water

Instructions

  1. Place seeds in a large glass jar.
  2. Cover the opening of the jar with a mesh screen or mesh lid secured with a jar ring.
  3. Add water to the jar and soak seeds in water overnight.
  4. The next day, drain the water off the seeds. Rinse them with fresh water and drain well.
  5. Rinse the seeds twice daily until your seeds begin to sprout. Be sure to drain well.
  6. When your seeds begin to sprout, place in a sunny spot. (Continue to rinse them twice daily.) Your sprouts will be ready to eat in 3 to 7 days, depending on the type of seeds you choose.

Vegan Sprout SandwichHere’s my Sprout Sandwich recipe. It’s super flexible; adjust according to your likes.

Vegan Sprout Sandwich

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Sprout Sandwich

Author All recipes on jenniferskitchen.com are property of Jennifer's Kitchen and cannot be included in any other recipes collection, online or offline, without prior written permission.

Yield 1 serving

The ingredient amounts are approximate. Use more or less according to your liking.

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bread
  • 3 - 4 tablespoons vegan cheese sauce (I use this healthy cheese sauce.)
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons Skinny Mayo (from my Weight Loss Plan) or this homemade Creamy Italian Dressing
  • 2 tomato slices
  • 4 avocado slices
  • 4 cucumber slices - optional
  • 3 tablespoons sprouts

Instructions

  1. Spread mayo on one slice of bread.
  2. Spread a thick layer of cheese sauce on the other slice of bread.
  3. Add sprouts, sliced tomatoes, and sliced avocado (and a little more cheese sauce if desired).
  4. Put sandwich together and enjoy!

Have you ever tried sprouting? Do you like sprouts?

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Comments

  1. Pamela Crandall

    April 28, 2014 at 10:42 am

    These sound so easy to make! I didn’t know that! I’m back to eating healthier and am looking forward to trying these. I follow you on Pinterest also, because everything is so delicious!! Thanks for all your hard work, Jenny!! <3

    Reply
    • Jennifer's Kitchen

      April 28, 2014 at 5:34 pm

      Aw, thank you, Aunt Pam. The sandwich is sooooo good! I ate both of them for lunch right after we took the photo.

      Thanks for your comment.

      Reply
  2. JoAnn Rachor

    April 29, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    Great experience. Great friend. 🙂 Love those sprouts. I grow them a gallon at a time, especially during the winter-early spring until the greens are popping up in the garden. Very good Jen.

    Reply
    • Jennifer's Kitchen

      May 1, 2014 at 9:12 am

      I thought of you when I was writing this post 😉

      Reply
  3. Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner

    July 7, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    I grow just about everything else in my garden, so I think I might as well grow some sprouts, too! They looks like they add the perfect texture and crunch to this sandwich! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Meg @ Noming thru Life

    July 10, 2015 at 12:37 am

    Now that is my kind of sandwich! I am a serious lover of sprouts. And looooove sprouts on my sandwiches, so you are talking my language. I have yet to grow my own sprout though, so I should definitely get on that 😉

    Reply
  5. Gerald Henrickson

    August 25, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    Be careful what mesh yu use to drain. Hardware cloth and window screenng can be madeof fiberglass, unhealthy palstics or even galvanized wire. Fing some staunless screening instead.

    Reply
  6. Deborah

    January 1, 2022 at 6:02 am

    Hi Jennifer
    I have joined your weight loss program and when I’m going through your notes and see recipes I want to try it tell me I need to get it from the weight loss program. So I go to jenniferskitchen.com then it tell me o have to join well I’m already a member what am I missing here. Please help I’m not real savvy with tech. Thx I’m am excited about this journey and wanted to make the oil free granola for I’m not doing oil for a month just to get some inflammation out of my body for oil causes that. No reason to use oil if there is a great tasting recipe without it and my weight loss will be all the better.
    Thanks

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    • JennifersKitchen

      January 1, 2022 at 7:17 pm

      Hi Deborah,
      I sent you an email to help you get logged into the program. Hope you enjoy the granola! 🙂
      Jennifer

      Reply

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