Produce & Pantry

Growing sprouts from alfalfa seeds is not only entertaining, but the seeds are exceptionally nutritious as well. With only a few household items and materials, you can successfully sprout and grow...

Broccoli sprouts are incredibly delicate, and their light watery crunch is an excellent addition to a salad, or as a raw garnish. Broccoli sprouts are high in vitamin C and vitamin E. Like their...

Learning to follow a vegetarian or healthy, whole-foods diet can be difficult. There are many new cooking methods, terms and ingredients to learn about, such as tamari, tofu and alfalfa sprouts....

There's always concern over potato sprouts and whether the potatoes they belong to are safe to eat following their growth. Is this myth or reality? It's a fair question, but while some may believe...

Potatoes are a staple in households worldwide. They are easy to grow, easy to store, and easy to prepare, with hundreds of uses. While potatoes will keep for a long time, eventually they will rot....

Blackeye peas sprout into a green with a far stronger flavor than traditional yellow or green peas. For this reason, many sprouters mix blackeye peas with other pea varieties or use the sprouts...

Green peas, or field peas, grow large and full of sweet flavor that makes them an appropriate addition to salads, sandwiches and other recipes. Green pea sprouts contain vitamins E, C, B and A,...

Amaranth is a grain with a tiny seed that produces a slightly bitter, highly nutritious food when you sprout it. Amaranth is easy to sprout, and the grain is rich in vitamins, minerals and protein.

Barley produces a hardy sprout which is chewy and slightly sweet. Barley sprouts can add flavor, texture and nutrition to a variety of recipes. These sprouts are rich in vitamins E, C, B and A, as...

While it is possible to sprout both field corn and popcorn, field corn produces a softer sprout that is not quite as sweet as a popcorn sprout. Field corn sprouts are rich in vitamins E, C, B and...

Popcorn sprouts are extremely sweet and tender, yet still pack a crunch. They are rich in vitamins E, C, B and A and a source of potassium, phosphorus, pantothenic acid, magnesium, lecithin, iron,...

Oats produce a thick sprout with a flavor not unlike milk, making them an appropriate addition to smoothies and soups. Oat sprouts are also rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and protein....

Sprouted rice can taste bitter if you let the rice become too tender. Most people cook or steam rice sprouts slightly to maintain flavor. These sprouts are higher in nutritional value and have a...

High quality rye sprouts have a nutty flavor that complements salads, dips, sandwiches and many recipes. Rye sprouts are rich in vitamins E, C and A, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, calcium, protein...

Kamut sprouts offer a variety of flavors, from nutty to sweet and provide a source of vitamins E, C and B and the minerals phosphorus, magnesium, iron and calcium. You can also eat kamut as a...

Spelt is a semi-sweet grain that can substitute for wheat. Spelt sprouts are high in vitamins E, C and B, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, calcium, amino acids and protein. Select hulled spelt for...

Most people do not consider cabbage a spice; however sprouted cabbage seeds can provide flavor to soups, salads, dips and sandwiches. You can sprout either red or green cabbage to grow shoots that...

Fenugreek is a spice often used in Indian food. The sprouts are nutritious, particularly for women, and you can use them as a natural digestive aid. Fenugreek sprouts are rich in vitamins E, C, B...

Adzuki beans sprout into large shoots with a beautiful maroon color, making them not only a beautiful, but also nutritious and delicious addition to salads, stir fries, sandwiches and more. Adzuki...

Mustard seeds sprout into a nutritious, flavorful green that you can use to season other sprouts, salads, sandwiches, soups and other recipes. Buy mustard seeds specifically designated for...

Radish sprouts are a spicy way to add flavor to salads, sandwiches, and dips. These sprouts take a longer to grow than other sprouts, but they also keep longer. Remember that radish sprouts are...

Sesame seeds have a slightly sweet flavor, and you can eat them alone with a bit of honey or add them to other dishes. Sesame seed sprouts are rich in vitamins E, C and B, phosphorus, magnesium,...

Buckwheat is one of the fastest and easiest grains to sprout and yields a sprout with a delicious nutty flavor, perfect for breakfast, on salads, in sandwiches or mixed in with delicious dips....

Wheatgrass is readily gaining recognition as one of the world's superfoods. While wheatgrass is most commonly grown to about 8 inches, sprouting wheatgrass for additions to sandwiches, salads or...

Sunflower seeds are not only delicious, but they are also highly nutritious; however, when sprouted the nutritional value goes off the charts. With a great flavor and a great crunch, sunflower...

Broccoli sprouts are among the most nutritional food you can put into your body. Easy and fun to grow, delicious in salads, dips and sandwiches, broccoli sprouts burst with as much flavor as they...

The health benefits of soy are well known, providing a wide range of vitamin and minerals as well as protein. However, most people are not aware that you can sprout soy beans and eat them raw in...

Mung bean sprouts are the most commonly consumed sprout on the planet, and for good reason. Not only are mung bean sprouts fun and easy to grow, they are delicious and packed full of vitamins,...

Growing your own sprouts is a great way to boost your protein intake, particularly if you are a raw foodist or a vegetarian. Quinoa is one of the easiest grains to sprout, and tastes great on...

As with any sproutable grain, the nutritional value of lentils soars during the sprouting process, and because you can eat sprouts raw, you retain all of that incredible nutritional value when...

Garbanzo beans, or chickpeas, are a popular staple food around the world, offering a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and proteins. However, the nutritional value of garbanzo beans...

Sprouts are great for your diet and easy to grow. You don't have to be a gardener to grow sprouts. Growing sprouts in a jar is incredible easy. Once you've chosen which types of sprouts you want...

Do you love brussels sprouts? Learn how to choice and freeze this sweet vegetable.

While some fear the strong taste of brussels sprouts, others embrace it. The peak season for brussels sprouts is from fall to early spring. Follow these steps to find the best of the bunch.

If the Brussels sprouts are still on the stalks, store them that way for further freshness.