Comments on: Vegan Strategies: Last Minute Chopped Salad with Sprouted Quinoa

By: Maria Theresa Maggi

Maria Theresa Maggi — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 01:52:29 +0000

You are welcome, and thanks for the tips Bryan!

By: Bryan Ducharme

Bryan Ducharme — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 23:14:43 +0000

Great recipe! You could vary it endlessly just by using different sprouts. broccoli sprouts have a wonderful spicy flavor that would work well. I’m not sure about using a mason jar for sprouting, however. The only times I’ve had mold problems with sprouting was using jars. Since I switched to help sproutbags from http://www.sproutman.com I haven’t had a single mold problem in about 4 years. If you use jars long enough, you will have a mold or bacteria problem. Be careful and thank you for the inspiration.

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 06:12:43 +0000

Hi Veronica–I’m no expert on sprouting, I’m just experimenting, learning as I go, too, but from what I’ve read you can do both. Cooked might be easier to digest? Not sure. Opinions about that probably differ between those who are all raw and those that aren’t. And thanks for your well wishes about the buyer and the new adventure, and yes, although I have to go through the steps, the rezoning is expected to go well. I really appreciate all your positive thoughts and sentiments, and hope you are enjoying settling in to your own new place.

By: Veronica

Veronica — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:07:48 +0000

That’s interesting! I never knew you eat sprouted quinoa raw. You learn something new every day. 🙂 Congrats on finding a buyer! And continued luck and happy wishes in this new adventure. I’m sure it’s a relief that the decision on the zoning has pulled in a bit.

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:47:29 +0000

Hi Pam!! Yes, like a lightning bolt kind of. 🙂 I can relate to Darren’s enjoyment–it’s a lot of fun for me too. I’m about to try sprouting some mung beans. I love that he brought along one of those lids–they’re sure light and easy to pack. Have sprouting lid, will travel! Really enjoying reading about your travels. Thanks for your good wishes. Another 50 days or so of the zoning process. . .but all is expected to go well.

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:44:43 +0000

Hi Marge! Good question. I left mine out on the counter. I always do that, with everything I’m just soaking, except almonds in the high heat of summer. But it’s cool here, and dry, too. I think sprouting would be more effective if they are kept at a reasonable room temperature, rather than if they get too cold. If you do try putting them in the fridge, let us know how it goes. My quinoa sprouted really easily.

By: Marge Evans

Marge Evans — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:41:10 +0000

thanks again for sharing. just one quick question. When you soaked the quinoa for 24 hours, did you put it in your fridge or did you leave it out on the counter?

By: Pam Woods

Pam Woods — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:23:37 +0000

Such good news about the zoning and a buyer! How quickly it is all happening.

Darren started sprouting things before we left, and he was enjoying it. Here in Amsterdam we’re sprouting mung beans. Will have to try the quinoa next. He brought along one of the plastic sprouting lids. 🙂