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BEEF STIR FRY WITH ALFALFA SPROUTS RECIPE

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Looking for uses for sprouts? Check out these alfalfa sprouts recipes for the best way to use them in your next meal or snack.

Provided by Ellen Christian

Categories recipe

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/4 cup sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup beef broth
1-1/2 teaspoons oil, divided
1 small orange pepper, cut into chunks
1 small yellow pepper, cut into chunks
1 cup of broccoli florets
1 small zucchini, julienned
1/2 cup bean sprouts, rinsed
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Mix the first five ingredients. Place beef in a large resealable plastic bag; add half of the marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
In a different bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in reserved marinade; set aside. Drain and discard marinade from beef. In a large nonstick skillet cook beef in 1 teaspoon oil until no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm.
In the same pan, stir-fry peppers in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 2-3 minutes longer. Add zucchini; stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir in bean sprouts and heat through.
Stir broth mixture and stir into vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return beef to the pan; heat through. Serve over rice

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 52 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1040 grams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

HOW TO SPROUT ALFALFA

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Visit http://www.learnhowtosprout.com for more info. Mild taste, tender and crisp, easy to grow. Alfalfa sprouts contain saponins which lower cholesterol and stimulate the immune system. They also have high antioxidant capacity and phytoestrogens that may prevent menopausal symptoms, cancer and heart disease.

Provided by Learn How To Sprout

Categories Vegan

Time P6D

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

Ingredients

1 cup organic alfalfa seeds
1 tablespoon 3% food-grade hydrogen peroxide

Steps:

On Day 1, do a H2O2 soak for 20 minute Fill jar 1/10 full of alfalfa seed. Fill the jar to the top with water and add approximately 1 Tbsp of diluted 3% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide per gallon of water. Cover jar with mesh nylon window screen and secure with rubber band. Allow seeds to soak for 20 minutes.
Also on Day 1, after the H2O2 soak, drain and fill the jar up again with water. Add 1 tsp of Effective Micro-organisms (EM) per gallon of water. Let this soak for 20 minutes.
Finally on Day 1, After the 20-minute EM soak, drain and fill the jar up again with water plus ocean mineral solution. Use 1/2 tsp ocean mineral solution per gallon of water. Let this soak for 8-12 hours.
Day 2-4, Rinse & drain at 45 degree angle, 2-3 times per day. After soaking, drain water and put jar upside down at about a 45 degree angle out of direct sunlight. Rinse and drain seeds 2-3 times per day, for 2-3 days. Make sure there is good air circulation. With proper air circulation, you will be less likely to have mold. A fan or open windows are helpful. Optimal temperature is around 70 degrees F.
Day 5-6, Rinse & drain at 45 degree angle, 2-3 times per day. When sprouts grow tails about 1/2 inch long, place sprouts in diffused light for a few days. Continue rinsing 2 or 3 times per day.
Day 6, When sprouts are 1-2" in length, they are ready to harvest.

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