How to sprout quinoa
There are many nutritional benefits of quinoa, because it is a good source of vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C and vitamin E, calcium, iron, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, , potassium and protein.
Just take a look on health benefits of quinoa before sprouting.
Benefits of quinoa for health:
- Quinoa is beneficial in relieving headaches and also helps lower high blood pressure.
- Quinoa is also beneficial in the treatment of asthma. Quinoa is loaded with magnesium which naturally helps to reduce spasms in the bronchial tubes.
- It is also useful in the treatment of gallstones, type 2 diabetes, cataracts and several heart related diseases.
- Quinoa is also known as the queen of whole grains when it comes to protein content is quinoa. If you are a vegetarian and are searching for the best sources of vegetarian protein then quinoa is for you as a cup of cooked quinoa provides about 18 grams of protein
How to sprout quinoa
- Take 2/3 Cup of seeds into a bowl or if you want you can also use a sprouter.
- Add 6 to 8 cups of water.
- Allow them to soak for approx. 20-30 minutes.
- Empty the seeds into your sprouter.
- Drain off the soak water.
- Set anywhere out of direct sunlight and at room temperature (70° is optimal) between Rinses.
- Rinse and Drain again for 2 to 3 times a day at every 8-12 hours interval.
Things to remember:
- Stop the sprouting process after two or three days. Sprout only to the point where most of the seeds have sprouted tiny (1/4 inch) roots, which is typically after just 2 or 3 Rinse and Drain cycles.
- Your sprouts are done 8-12 hours after your final rinse. Be sure to drain them as thoroughly as possible after that final rinse.
- Cover loosely and place in the refrigerator, as cold temperatures prevent further sprouting.
