Making your own sprouts at home is simple and affordable. A few common kitchen materials and a little time and you have tender, nutritious sprouts. Sprouting quinoa softens and opens the seeds to allows for consuming them raw. Once the quinoa is sprouted, it can be used with a variety of recipes and also pairs great with avocado oil.
Ingredients:
1 c. white quinoa
2 c. filtered water, plus more for rinsing
Materials:
Large glass jar
Cheesecloth or a thin tea towel
Rubber band
Large bowl
Colander/strainer to fit inside the bowl
Directions:
Add the quinoa and water to the large glass jar. Cover with cheesecloth or a thin tea towel and secure with a rubber band. Soak 6-8 hours (overnight works well but do not soak more than 12 hours).
Invert the jar to drain the water into the sink, holding the cheesecloth in place. Place a colander inside a large bowl and set the quinoa jar inverted in the colander (as pictured) to allow excess water to drain. Place in a warm spot in the kitchen like a cupboard or on top of the refrigerator.
Every 6-8 hours, remove the cheesecloth and rinse the quinoa off. Do this by filling the jar partially with filtered water, swirling the water around the quinoa, replacing the cheesecloth, and draining the water into the sink. Invert the jar again into the colander. It’s important to rinse the quinoa this often to prevent it from souring.
Allow the quinoa to spout over 24-36 hours total, or until sprouts appear to your liking. Flavor of the quinoa is best within a 36 hour period, going longer can give the sprouts a slight lemon or tart flavor. Store the sprouts in the refrigerator and use them within 3 days.
Using Quinoa With Avocado Oil
Once your quinoa is sprouted, there are so many different recipes that it can be used with. We recommend pairing quinoa with avocado oil as both have so many nutritional benefits. Here are some recipes that feature both avocado oil and quinoa:
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Lemon Berry Quinoa Pancakes Recipe
These lemon berry pancakes are full of flavor but a nutritious twist on traditional pancakes. Since avocado oil has a neutral flavor profile, it won't overpower the recipe and will let the taste of the lemon and blueberry shine. Avocado oil doesn't have a strong taste it can be used throughout a variety of recipes and different flavors.
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Bacon and Butternut Quinoa Fritter Recipe
True to the definition of a "fritter", these Bacon and Butternut Quinoa Fritters are soft and moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. To get them super crispy, we recommend pan frying them in Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil. Our Avocado Oil has a high smoke point of 500 degrees, making it great for high heat cooking. Use Chosen Foods Avocado Oil to bake, fry, grill and more.
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Quinoa Crusted Chicken Strips
Quinoa makes a delicious gluten-free breading for chicken tenders with a boost of minerals and fiber. Before baking these quinoa crusted chicken strips, drizzle them with Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil. Along with the nutritional benefits of quinoa, you're also getting the nutritional benefits of avocado oil. Avocado oil is full of monounsaturated fats, which are considered the good fats that your body needs. Since Chosen Foods Avocado Oil is 100% pure, you're getting the good stuff from avocados and only that.
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