Savory Starter to Warm a Winter Morning

Fear Not a Frosty Morning, Fuel your Fitness Goals with a Savory Starter!

Spelt
Spelt is an ancient form of wheat, sometimes called ‘Roman wheat.’ It is well digested by many who cannot tolerate modern forms of wheat. It is rich in protein, amino acids and B vitamins, high in fibre, less acidic and lower in gluten than conventional wheat. Spelt comes in the form of cracked grain, pasta, flakes and flours. This recipe uses cracked grain spelt which can be found in most grocery stores or from your favorite health food supplier.

The other main ingredient for this savory starter is sprouts, the options are endless and each offer a different taste experience. Here are few suggestions that are big on benefits & bold in flavor.

Adzuki
Adzuki Bean Sprouting Seeds have a distinctive sweet, nutty flavor.

Alfalfa
Alfalfa is a sweet tasting sprout from North Africa and is high in protein, chlorophyll, calcium, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin K. Best eaten when the root is 1½ inches long and begins to develop tiny green leaves.

Brassica Hot Stuff
A variation on the well known cress, Brassica Hot Stuff has a less curly leaf and a unique flavor which is hotter and stronger than traditional varieties.

Broccoli
Broccoli Sprouting Seeds is one of the most nutritious sprouting seeds you can eat, with a tangy flavor. Amazingly, after only 3 days of sprouting, the compound Sulforaphane is more concentrated than in the mature vegetable.

Chickpea
Chickpea Sprouting Seeds have a crunchy texture, mild flavor, high in fibre and Vitamins A and C.

Fenugreek
This legume is still used in medicine, food and teas. This spicy seed is high in Vitamins A and C and has a strong curry flavor. Use when the sprout has grown to 1 1/2 inches long. Fenugreek is often sold where the seeds are broken for making fenugreek tea.

Lentil
Lentil Sprouting Seeds have a slightly nutty/peppery flavor. High in iron and Vitamins A and C.

Rocket
Rocket Sprouting Seeds have a sweet, nutty flavor, delicious stirred into yoghurt or added to salads. High in nutrients and Vitamins A, B, C and E.

Sunflower
Sunflower Sprouting Seeds have a mild taste, adding a different texture to your morning starter.

Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass Sprouting Seeds are widely used for juicing to produce a nutritional drink.

Instructions:
Pre-milled grains come vary in texture but the finer varieties will require less time to soak. A good guide is between 10-20 minutes for coarsely ground spelt & 5-10 minutes with finer blends.