The Small but Mighty Sprout

Sprouts are essentially baby plants in their prime. They often have a greater concentration of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients than a mature vegetable. And sprouts can add nice texture and taste to your meals while providing healthful benefits.

Check Out These Tasty Sprouts

• Alfalfa — High in dietary sources of phytoestrogens, which have been associated with the prevention of certain diseases such as breast cancer and heart disease. Serving suggestions: Yummy in wraps and roll-ups, salads, and omelets.
• Broccoli Sprouts — Contain compounds known to be helpful in preventing heart disease and cancer. Serving suggestions: Use in salads, sandwiches, and steamed vegetables.
• Clover — Great source of isoflavones, which have been shown to have anti-cancer properties. Look for clover at health food stores and specialty grocers. Serving suggestions: Over/on steamed veggies, sandwiches; sautéed with onions, and with coleslaw.
• Lentils — Boost your protein and fiber intake with these sprouts. Serving suggestions: Use in soups, rice dishes, sandwich spreads, stir-fries, and juice smoothies.
• Radishes — Super source of vitamin C. Serving suggestions: For best results, don't heat. Delicious in/with salads, sandwiches, and spreads.
• Spring Onions — Add beta-carotene, vitamins B6 and C, and folate. They are rich in chromium, which helps with insulin response. Tear-free onion flavor! Serving suggestions: On salads, wraps, egg dishes, and baked beans.

You didn't know all of these were sprouts, did you? Enjoy!

A Note on Serving Sprouts Safely
Look for a safety seal of approval on your sprouts. It indicates that an independent certification agency has inspected your sprout grower.