For over 20 years, Handy Pantry has been providing organic sprouting seeds and supplies, empowering families to enjoy fresh, delicious, and nutritious sprouts at home! Good Morning, Sprouts! Handy Pantry Brand Lentil sprouts are high in fiber, protein and amino acids, vitamins A, C, B comples and E, iron, calcium and phosphorous. Raw lentil sprouts can be a bit peppery to the taste. They make a good substitute for celery or green pepper in salads, soups and vegetable combinations. Sprouted lentil soup is hearty and nutritious and was a staple food of the middle east in biblical times. Difficulty: EasyRecommended Seeding: 1/4 cup per quart jar, sprouting tray, or sprout bagInitial Soak Time: 4-8 hoursRinse Frequency: 2-3 times per dayDays to Harvest: 2-4 daysFlavor: Smooth, creamy bite with a robust and peppery zest Health Benefits Protein-rich sproutFortified with Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamins A y CIt is a is a low-calorie sprout about 80 calories per cup.Contains Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids Organic Non-GMO High Germination Rate Cooking With Sprouts There’s no feeling like growing your own food and then getting to sit down and eat it. This is why we get such a rush when we walk into our kitchens to check on our sprouting jars and see those very first signs of growth. Here are 10 unique ways to incorporate sprouts into your cooking: SandwichesSaladsWraps and RollsStir-Fires + SautesToastsSoupsSmoothiesDips + SpreadsBakingVeggie Burgers Sprouts are a powerhouse food, and they nourish us with a myriad of vitamins and nutrients. What better way to ensure their strength than by growing them in your very own kitchen? More Than A Sprouting Seed It is traditionally sown in the fall to replenish the nitrogen content in the garden soil. It is grown for its firm roots, which help minimize soil erosion and aid in weed suppression. Gardeners rely on the power of the roots to aid the growth, drainage, and oxygenation of new roots.