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Broccoli Sprouts

How-tos

6 Servings (1/2 Cup)
Prep 4 days
Sprout 4 days
Total 4 days

Ingredients:

  • 20 g (2 tbsp) broccoli sprouting seeds
  • 750 ml (25 oz) mason jar
  • seed sprouting jar lid

Equipments:

Gluten-Free
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Nut-Free
Oil-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Raw
Meal Prep Friendly

Features:

Gluten-Free

Grain-Free

Soy-Free

Nut-Free

Oil-Free

Refined Sugar-Free

Raw

Meal Prep Friendly

Nutrition:

Servings ½ cup Calories 8 Carbohydrates 1g Fat 0.1g Fiber 0.5g Protein 0.8g
Monounsaturated 0g Polyunsaturated 0g Saturated 0g Trans 0g
Vitamin A 5mcg Vitamin C 5mg Vitamin D 0mg
Calcium 20mg Iron 0.3mg Potassium 40mg
Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 2mg Sugar 0.3g Sulforaphane trace

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Prep

Drain the seeds as thoroughly as you can after every rinse, propping the jar upside down at an angle — any water left sitting is what causes mold instead of clean sprouts.

Instructions:

  1. Sanitize
    Pour hot water into a 750 ml mason jar, let sit for 1–2 minutes, then drain and cool.
  2. Soak (Day 1)
    Add 20 g (2 tbsp) broccoli sprouting seeds to the jar. Cover with filtered water and close the sprouting lid. Soak for 5 hours. Drain, rinse, and prop the jar upside down at an angle to drain fully.
  3. Rinse and Drain (Days 2–4+)
    Twice daily: fill jar with filtered water, swirl gently, drain through mesh lid, and re-prop upside down at an angle. Keep on a countertop away from direct sunlight.
  4. Harvest
    By day 4 (up to day 7), sprouts should fill the jar. Transfer to a container lined with a paper towel and refrigerate. Consume within 5 days.
Common Mistakes, Notes, Storage, Swaps & Tips

Notes: Rinse thoroughly twice daily and ensure the jar is tilted at an angle to allow full drainage. Standing water causes mold.

Use seeds labeled for sprouting. Regular broccoli seeds may be treated with antifungal coatings.

Tips: During the last 12 hours, place the jar in indirect sunlight to activate chlorophyll and turn the sprouts bright green.

Broccoli sprouts contain sulforaphane, which is most concentrated in the 3–4 day stage.

Storage: Store rinsed and dried sprouts in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They stay freshest in a sealed container lined with a paper towel to absorb moisture.

Why these Ingredients

Just a couple of ingredients are needed here. Broccoli sprouting seeds are prized for their concentrated nutrients and peppery bite as they germinate, while a wide mason jar with a sprouting lid gives them the airflow and drainage they need to grow evenly at home.

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