Sprouting quinoa is a great way to increase its nutritional value and make it easier to digest. If you've never sprouted quinoa before, it might seem intimidating, but it's actually a simple process that can be done in just a few steps. In this post, we'll walk you through how to sprout quinoa at home so you can enjoy its many health benefits.
First, rinse the quinoa thoroughly with water. Put quinoa into a 1 quart mason jar and fill the jar to the top with filtered water. Let quinoa soak for 30 minutes.
After it has soaked pour off the water and shake off any excess, you can put the sprouting lid on the jar and use it as a strainer as well. Fill the jar with more water to rinse the quinoa, then pour it out and set the jar with sprouting lid on upside down on a bowl or container to catch excess dripping water.
Let it sprout for about 24-36 hours. About every 8 hours, rinse with water, pour out and put upside down over bowl.
It will take about 1-2 days for sprouts to form. You will see little thread-like sprouts coming from the grains. Once it's done store quinoa in the fridge and use within a few days.
Notes
You can lightly cook sprouted quinoa. I usually cook it similarly to how you cook quinoa regularly. I combine sprouted quinoa with equal parts water in a pot and simmer on medium heat until cooked through about 20-30 minutes.