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Clover sprouts are the whole tender, young plant that comes from clover seeds. You can recognize clover sprouts by their tiny leaves, which are yellow-green in color, and their thin, white stems. The small leaves, called cotyledons, are the first leaves that come out on the new plant. Though you'll find many sprout varieties that come from the seeds of vegetables, clover sprouts are actually legumes like alfalfa (another common sprout) as well as beans, lentils, and peas.

Clover sprouts deliver a mild flavor and texture, making them ideal for a variety of meal options. They're also high in antioxidants and many other nutrients. You can use clover sprouts as a garnish to liven up just about any dish. If you want to highlight the fresh flavor of the crispy sprouts, they're perfect in wraps with raw vegetables. Clover sprouts are also great toppings for sandwiches and salads, delivering a concentrated source of nutrients and delicious crunch. In fact, sprouts exist to support a new plant's growth, so they're ideal sources of essential nutrients in your diet too.

Clover sprouts have a taste and look a lot like alfalfa sprouts. They add flavor and crunch to your meals, along with a dose of various nutrients. Clover sprouts are low in calories, with 100 grams of raw sprouts containing only 23 calories. At the same time, most of those calories come from the protein content in the sprouts, so you'll get protein without a high concentration of calories.

Clover sprouts also provide fiber. Fiber-rich foods can help lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and they can slow digestion and help with weight control by helping you to feel full for a longer time. One 100-gram clover sprout serving has 2 grams of fiber.

Clover sprouts will become sweeter as the sprout starts turning yellow. Edible sprouts have a white stalk, so you should avoid sprouts with stems that appear translucent.

Go for crisp-looking sprouts that still have buds attached, and stay away from sprouts that look dark or slimy or smell musty. You should only buy clover sprouts kept at refrigerator temperature and then keep your sprouts refrigerated at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

Keeping clover sprouts refrigerated is key to maintaining their freshness. Because sprouts are still alive and breathing, you should not seal them in an airtight container. Instead, keep clover sprouts in a bowl that you cover with plastic food wrap, poking small holes in the top with a toothpick. The small holes should let condensation out without letting the sprouts dry too much. You should keep the sprouts away from areas of the refrigerator with high airflow, as this can lead to the sprouts freezing or drying out.

Before and after handling raw foods like clover sprouts, make sure to wash your hands with soap and warm water. You should also rinse sprouts thoroughly with water before you use them. However, you should avoid putting wet sprouts into the refrigerator. Using a spin dryer or simply patting down the clover sprouts with a clean paper towel can dry off any sprouts you don't use right away before you put them back in the refrigerator.