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The Instacart guide to broccoli sprouts
About broccoli sprouts
Broccoli sprouts are essentially the baby version of broccoli. The sprouts are what grow from the seed before it turns into a bush, and are what you see emerge once a broccoli seed germinates. Broccoli sprouts have a flimsy white stem and very small green leaves.
Like other sprouts, broccoli sprouts have a clean, fresh taste with a bit of a grassy flavor. They don't taste like broccoli, but you get the same benefits. The sprouts have a much milder flavor than broccoli, which makes them taste better raw, and makes them perfect for people who don't enjoy the flavor of regular broccoli.
Broccoli sprouts are very good for you and contain nutrients similar to other cruciferous vegetables such as kale and Brussels sprouts, but all the nutrients are packed into a small, more concentrated package with the sprouts. They also contain high amounts of sulforaphane, which is a compound that helps battle cancer. Sulforaphane reduces inflammation and detoxifies the body, and in addition to its cancer-fighting capabilities, it can also help reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Broccoli sprouts also have high amounts of fiber, which can help you feel full, and they are very low in calories, making a perfect addition to a healthy diet. One cup of broccoli sprouts has about 4 grams of fiber, and it contains about 60% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C. These sprouts also have high amounts of vitamin A and vitamin K.
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How to pick out broccoli sprouts
Broccoli sprouts should smell like broccoli, but it is not a strong smell. If they smell like eggs or sulfur or have an aroma that doesn't remind you of broccoli, then they have gone bad. Make sure your sprouts have off-white shoots and leaves with green and yellow, and you also want to check for any fuzzy growth on the shoots and leaves. If you find white fuzz starting to appear on the top of the sprouts or between the shoots, they are no longer edible.
Using broccoli sprouts
Broccoli sprouts don't need any cooking. It will make them mushy, and cooking the sprouts also will cause them to lose much of their health benefits.
You want to make sure you wash your store-bought broccoli sprouts since they have a higher risk of carrying E. coli than regular broccoli. Since they usually grow in moist environments, bacteria can grow on the sprouts. Thoroughly washing them in cold water will remove any bacteria, so they are safe and delicious to eat.
You can add broccoli sprouts to a wide variety of dishes. Even though you don't cook the sprouts, they make the perfect addition to both cooked and uncooked dishes:
- Add a 1/2 cup on top of your avocado toast.
- Add a handful to your usual green smoothie recipe. If you have a high-speed blender, it will easily release all the nutrients into a delicious veggie and fruit smoothie. A smoothie is a great way to get the nutrients from the sprouts even if you don't enjoy the taste.
- Blend some into a cold gazpacho soup, or use a handful as a garnish on top of the soup.
- Toss with a green salad or use on top for added nutrition.
- Add to sandwiches or wraps. The sprouts add a nice crunch to sandwiches.
- Put some on top of a stir fry. The uncooked sprouts add a nice crunch to cooked dishes such as curries and stir-fries.
- Blend into hummus or guacamole. The sprouts will add a boost of nutrition and color to hummus and blend right in with green guacamole.
Broccoli Sprouts Near Me
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FAQs about broccoli sprouts
When you get your sprouts home, they should go right in the refrigerator. Make sure they are dry, and either keep them in the plastic container they came in or transfer them to a plastic bag and seal it up. Fresh sprouts will last for up to six weeks in the fridge. Just make sure to completely dry them before putting them in the fridge. You don't want to refrigerate wet sprouts, and check them for signs that they have gone bad before eating.
Broccoli sprouts freeze very well, and doing so might make them even better for you. The Sulforaphane compound can double in sprouts when you freeze them, although it can leech out while the sprouts thaw. Frozen sprouts will keep for about 10 to 14 days.
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