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Recipe Exchange => Vegetarian Recipes => Topic started by: ereino on March 13, 2014, 01:34:28 PM

Title: Bean Sprouts
Post by: ereino on March 13, 2014, 01:34:28 PM
I am having for lunch romaine lettuce, bean sprouts, a few almonds and sunflower seeds along with a sprinkle of feta cheese.  made my own dressing with olive oil; apple cider vinegar; water; Italian seasoning; red hot pepper flakes.  If you buy the Good Seasons Cruet (or container with tight fitting lid, then add 1/4 c vinegar; 3 tbsp. water; 1/2 olive oil and then add your own seasonings.  I don't trust the Good Seasons Italian Salad Dressing mix cause you never know what you are really getting - sugar and things you can't pronounce). 

My girlfriend at work brought in loads of bean sprouts. 

Does anyone know how to make bean sprouts?  I used to make them many many moons ago, but don't know how to start up.

I am hoping that bean sprouts are a good thing to eat on the FTS plan....
Thanks,
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: ereino on March 13, 2014, 01:36:16 PM
Sorry, 1/2 Cup olive oil
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: umpa on March 14, 2014, 09:29:08 AM
What kind of bean sprouts?
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: ereino on March 18, 2014, 08:24:17 AM
I think mung or something like that. 
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: umpa on March 18, 2014, 09:20:17 AM
Very easy to grow 1 cup raw mung bean sprouts: 4 grams  carbohydrate plus 2 grams fiber and 31 calories ;)
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: ereino on March 19, 2014, 08:36:59 AM
okay, but where do you find the mung beans?????
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: mouseissue on March 19, 2014, 02:04:58 PM
okay, but where do you find the mung beans?????

Hi, Elizabeth! :)

Check Amazon.com;
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_20?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sprouting+mung+beans&sprefix=sprouting+mung+beans%2Caps%2C323&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asprouting+mung+beans (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_20?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sprouting+mung+beans&sprefix=sprouting+mung+beans%2Caps%2C323&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asprouting+mung+beans)

If you Google "sprouting mung beans", you'll find even more sources as well as "how to" info.
Just be sure to look for "Sprouting" beans.
If they've been processed or freeze dried, they may not sprout. :(

A convenient way to small batches is use mason canning jars with ring lids.
Just put lace mesh under the ring to keep bugs out and sprouts in. ;)

Tony
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: ereino on March 20, 2014, 08:40:48 AM
hey, great idea to 'search the web...'  duh -  Really, I am so sorry I didn't even think of that.   I am on the web all day at work, so probably burnt out in even thinking about it - but, in general, it is nice to make conversation on fts.  thanks all.  have a wonderful day!
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on March 24, 2014, 03:48:21 PM
I love bean sprouts in a salad and in a stir-fry!
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: umpa on March 25, 2014, 09:33:50 AM
Me too. I like them on sandwiches too :)
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on March 25, 2014, 01:15:16 PM
Yum!!!


Let our mouth's water!!


(http://www.orgasmicchef.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/beansproutsalad.jpg)
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: umpa on March 27, 2014, 09:20:40 AM
looks yummy ;)
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on March 27, 2014, 10:07:12 AM
Made a stir fry with vegetables from Trader Joe's, not super low in carbs, but was still a treat.
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: umpa on March 28, 2014, 09:44:19 AM
I like trader joes :)
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on March 28, 2014, 10:09:59 AM
Trader Joe's is only about 1/2 mile from my house. I'm so thankful for that.
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: umpa on March 29, 2014, 12:10:19 PM
We have in Asheviile,but not in Florida :)
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: ereino on March 31, 2014, 08:17:31 AM
Yum, the stir fry looked extremely delish!  We have a Trader Joe's but too far for me to travel.  Also have a Whole Foods, and, again, too far from home.  Thanks for the picture!
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: o0OSusieO0o on March 31, 2014, 12:19:52 PM
I hope you can make a stir fry just from your own veggies. That might be lower in carbs than Trader Joes.
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: ereino on April 14, 2014, 05:50:38 PM
That's for sure - great idea!
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: lolus on June 03, 2014, 05:05:17 PM
okay, but where do you find the mung beans?????
Could i ask a question?

 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: mouseissue on June 03, 2014, 05:18:51 PM
Welcome to the FTS family, lolus!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)

Of course, you may ask a question... That's why we're here! ;D

If you're looking for mung beans, some stores sell them.
They are also readily available on the web. Amazon.com is one place to find them;

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/182-4419270-9518039?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=mung%20beans&sprefix=mung+beans%2Caps&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Amung%20beans (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/182-4419270-9518039?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=mung%20beans&sprefix=mung+beans%2Caps&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Amung%20beans)

Tony
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Post by: AliciaInTX on June 04, 2014, 10:40:28 AM
My youngest son's favorite side dish is beam sprouts!  To make them the Korean way,  just boil them for a couple of minutes (literally, like 2 or 3 minutes), drain them,  then this with some sesame oil and sea salt to taste.  Super yummy and super easy!
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: umpa on June 05, 2014, 09:38:04 AM
Welcome Lolus! I am Umpa,Dougs wife if I can help you please ask! :)
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: ereino on July 21, 2014, 02:03:05 PM










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My youngest son's favorite side dish is beam sprouts!  To make them the Korean way,  just boil them for a couple of minutes (literally, like 2 or 3 minutes), drain them,  then this with some sesame oil and sea salt to taste.  Super yummy and super easy!




That sounds like a great way to make the sprouts.  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: umpa on July 22, 2014, 10:12:55 AM
Sounds yummy! :)
Title: Re: Bean Sprouts
Post by: ereino on August 07, 2014, 01:26:02 PM
That really does sound like a great way to bean sprouts.