Mustard seeds are packed full of vitamins, minerals and plenty of antioxidants. High in dietary fibre and contain 30% of protein.
You will need: mustard seeds, glass or plastic container with lid.
- soak mustard seed for 6 to 12 hours. - drain and rinse - line the bottom of your container with a wet towel or kitchen cloth. - spread the soaked seeds evenly on the wet towel. - cover the container with a loose fitting lid or another clean towel and place container by a sunny window. - water the sprouts 2 to 3 times daily and drain the excess water for 3 to 5 days until roots are desired length ( use a spray bottle for easier watering. - rinse sprouts well. Remove excess water. If you have a salad spinner take the seeds for a ride, this will help to remove any access water and extend the shelf life of your sprouts. - store in fridge for up to a week.
Use it in salads, omeletes, sandwiches, burgers and wraps....add it to your veggie burger recipe.. Great additon as a topping for stir-fries and soup. Grind it down and add it to your pancake batter and smoothie.