SPROUTED RED LENTILS

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Try these tossed in slaw, stirred into soup, or fried with roasted veg to make fritters.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 cup red lentils

Steps:

  • Rinse lentils in cold water; drain. Repeat 2 more times; transfer to a 1-qt. glass jar and add cold water to cover. Secure a layer of cheesecloth or a paper towel over top with a rubber band. Let sit 12 hours.
  • Drain lentils, re-cover, and let sit at room temperature, rinsing and draining 1 or 2 times daily, until sprouted, 1-2 days.
  • Lentils can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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