Assuming you already know how to grow sprouts, here is a fast, easy (and awesome) hummus recipe using your sprouted garbanzo beans or lentils! Your garbanzo beans would have begun to sprout and once the tails are half an inch long, they are ready for you to eat! There is nothing wrong with letting them grow longer and in the end it will come down to your own personal preference for taste. Some people feel the sprouts are sweeter when they are smaller and you will find what you like with a bit of experimentation.
The hummus recipe is quite simple and can be prepared in minutes:
- Place at least 2 cups of sprouted garbanzo beans in a food processor and puree until smooth
- Add 1 tsp of lemon juice
- One chopped onion
- A diced bell pepper
- Some freshly ground black pepper
*Optional - your favorite herbal seasoning to taste
Use as a dip with tortilla chips, flax crackers, or as a delicious addition to breads and sandwiches.. Take this hummus to a potluck and just watch how quickly it disappears…. You can of course make more than just this hummus recipe with your sprouted beans. They can be lightly steamed and used to replace refried beans in nachos, burritos, tacos, or any other food that usually includes refried beans. You can also use sprouted lentils to make a really simple soup. You use low temperature to maintain the goodness in your sprouts and add a few slices of carrot, celery and some herb or seasoning.
Growing sprouts to use for your hummus recipe is simple (if you use the right sprouter and technique), and so is preparing them! Average preparation time is less than half that of regular meals.
Using sprouted beans to make your hummus involves a little more planning up front to have sprouted beans available when you want to make your hummus. The extra effort is more than worth it, as sprouting increases vitmain content and ensures there are no digestive enzyme inhibitors, allowing the nutrients to be more readily absorbed by the body. What a bonus! A hummus that tastes great and is really good for you! To take the hassle out of sprouting, you can use the Marche Sprouting Method that requires no daily rinsing. Happy sprouting!