How to Make Sprouts Last Longer

Bean sprouts have a grassy flavor and high levels of vitamin C. Sprouts make nice toppings on salads and have been part of the Asian diet for hundreds of years. Vegans and veggie lovers alike use bean sprouts as part of their daily diet. You can find fresh sprouts at some grocery stores and produce stands. Health food stores also carry packages of these tiny shoots. Make these healthy foods last by cleaning and storing them properly. Good storage habits will give you fresher greens for a longer period of time.

Things You'll Need

• Spinning colander
• Kitchen towel

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Instructions

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     Place the micro greens or bean sprouts in a spinning colander. Place the lid on the colander. Turn the water on a low-flowing stream.

   • 2

     Spin the sprouts slowly allowing the water to flow into the spinning colander's opening. Do this for a full minute. Turn off the water.

   • 3

     Shake the water from the colander, leaving the lid in place. Spin the colander handle to remove more of the water. Remove the lid.

   • 4

     Set the colander on a kitchen towel and allow the sprouts to dry for 8 or more hours.

   • 5

     Place the dry lid on the colander and set the colander in the refrigerator. Your sprouts will keep up to one week.