HOW TO SPROUT LENTILS (And Why)

[@nijinokanata111]

Vielen dank! I’m following this so I can make the sprouted lentil salad recipe you uploaded. It’s gonna be awesome! 🤗🌱

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you so much Lana :) that's very nice of you. Glad you enjoyed the videos. Let us know how liked the salad

[@redlilwitchy6088]

I made a sprouted lentil Mediterranean soup that is amazing!!! I Sprouted one bag and it has made three huge pots of soup and enough additional sprouts for salads and sandwiches! Yum yum yum.

[@Yes2LifeShow]

That sounds delicious :) Thanks for sharing

[@Momo-kq9hd]

Doesn’t the heat kill enzyme in the sprouts? So no more sulphoraphane left ?

[@Momo-kq9hd]

Doesn’t the heat kill enzyme in the sprouts? So no more sulphoraphane left ?

[@jaysilverheals4445]

I have something to share I just came up with based on standard mason jar and the single open ring and by using the common strainers that are nylon mesh in all wallmarts that come in a set real cheap. they are nylon not stainless steel mesh and are often used for making kefir to strain out the grains. Which is why I had so many extra screens to sacrifice some. Choose a clear mason jar so you can see the sprouts. take one of the large nylon strainers the 4.5 inch one. take a sharp knife and run it along the edges and sacrifice the plastic handle and circle part to get the nylon mesh. Put in lentils after soaking or you likely can simply use the same mason jar. take the nylon mesh and place it over top of jar. Use the mason ring and it screws right on and you have perfect mesh on top of the jar. No need to tighten it down hard and it does not crush the mesh. You can run water in to do the rinse and simply pour the water back out through the mesh. When sprouted simply take off the ring and mesh. It does not allow them being spread out like in pan but could be rotated if you are there most of the time

[@AnnieMcCarthy-m1f]

Great video, just good information and no fluff! Thank you.

[@lf7065]

Love your suggestion of using trays! Best sprouting video for beginners. Vielen Dank! 🙂🌱

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you so much 🙌🙏

[@timotheeoliveau3568]

Let my lentils sit in water too long, they started sprouting, searched the internet to know if sprouting made them toxic to eat. Was not disappointed ! Really well done video by the way, congrats

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you Timothée :) Glad you liked the video

[@pakoken]

I thought you meant that your sprouts spent so much time in water that they started searching the internet for stuff 😂

[@Iachigan]

@@pakokenAhah, me too xD

[@KwajGecko]

I’m making these for my 4 chickens. Very cheap, but very nutritious for them. I ate a few that are sprouting and they’re delicious! Making a batch for my salads too. 😋

[@macnchessplz]

That is an awesome idea with feeding it to your chickens.

[@donicamcarthur2500]

I like how much background nutritional information you offer. Thank you!

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you, Donica :) Glad you liked it.

[@sunitag3308]

Hello. Great video, thank you! Once sprouted, I assume you store in the fridge, but how long do they keep for?

[@pierrenormandeau5414]

I sprout my green lentil seeds in a screen covered jar that I place in the refrigerator to slow down the process to keep the sprouts from getting too long and too fibrous....

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Great idea :)

[@juicingjustina]

this will be my first time sprouting lentils! thank you for sharing the tips and as for the recipes, i'm going to watch those right now! they look amazing how the process works. i believe it's worth the benefits

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you Justine :) Let us know how you like them. Just make sure that they have a lot of space to breath and grow, so the food container is not super crowded with lentils.

[@Joe-kn3wt]

I had idea lentils would sprout. I'll try this today. Clear presentation. Thank you.

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you Joe 🙏

[@shadestj]

I absolutely LOVE lentils, so can't wait to see this.

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you :) Lentils are awesome. Which ones are your favorite?

[@shadestj]

@@Yes2LifeShow I mainly eat red lentils. But green lentils are nice too. 😊

[@შმალაკტიონი]

thank you

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you Tyrel :)

[@3Muchlove]

Another great video. Thanks for the helpful hints

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you :)

[@lowlaychoo4363]

Looking forward to how I can use sprouted lentils. Thank you for the education.

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you :) Sprouted lentils are awesome

[@ingaseikstule2170]

Thank you for all good information in such a short and lovely video! I’m off to do it now 😊

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you so much, Inga :)

[@tamiefoster4072]

Ty, I'm gonna do them for us & for our chickens, heard they love them!!!

[@SchnuffiJames]

Thankyou.

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you, Rick :)

[@KatarinaS.]

Why are they not good to eat anymore if sprouted a little longer? What do you mean by that? I sprouted mine until the tail got about half inch long and a separate sprout with a small green leaf appeared on each. They taste and smell very good, but are they not good for some reason?

[@cchemmes2096]

If you sprout them short, you unlock nutrients. If you sprout them long, the sprout plant uses the nutrients to grow. So yes, you get a green plant you can eat, but the original nutrition you would get from lentils alone is lost. You get a different kind of nutrition, of green plants, produced by photosynthesis, if you see green leaves. Blessings. Peace. Love wins.

[@Kuldeep-Singh-Yadav]

I am indian , we love lentils . As we are mostly vegetarians

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thanks for watching :) Greets from germany

[@roxyadams9858]

Hi. Are all lentils the same? Red, green and brown lentils?

[@elizabethelmi500]

Question: how long do you anticipate it would take to sprout in the summer in Miami, Florida? Danke! :)

[@justsareb]

Amazing video , thanks alot .. Love from Sudan!

[@jennifersanteler1063]

Where do you get your sprouting pans? Thanks!

[@bloominginthelight1]

So helpful! We're currently in Germany as well. ❤️

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you, Laura :) we hope you enjoy your time in Germany :)

[@jefferyscherer4236]

I'm glad I found your channel. I was looking to figure out how to sprout lentils to feed my chickens in the winter for more protein. I'm assuming I can use any beans or peas if this is correct please let me know thanks.

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you, Jeffrey. Yes, you can sprout most seeds, grains or legumes. I'd be careful with kidney beans and a few other beans though as they contain a toxin that is only destroyed by boiling the beans

[@TaLeng2023]

​@@Yes2LifeShowwhat about mung beans? Would the sprouts be safe raw? I've only had it stir-fried.

[@placeholderprofile____]

tyvm!

[@TheWanderingWheels]

Can the dump water used for rinsing twice a day be used for cooking where water is scarce?

[@jasminejantjies7285]

I absolutely love this!

[@nagamachiku8699]

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[@roxyadams9858]

Wow awesome video. Thank you! Could I sprout red, green and brown lentils?

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you, Roxy. All except red lentils should work fine.

[@howiewill]

Looks good. Danke schön!

[@brightantwerp]

Thank you!

[@GPMS83]

Thank you very much 🥰❤🥰 Darla Berg 🥰🥰

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you, Darla :)

[@yoniash]

Hi, I always sprout my grains and lentils - eating raw sprouts in a salad is surely one of the most healthy things to consume. However; what about before cooking? (making different Indian dal curries etc', As in the cooking destroys enzymes and phytonutrients - so should we do it before cooking, or maybe just soaking them in water? Also, maybe it reduces too much the good resistance strach as well - any thoughts?

[@KatarinaS.]

I'd like to know this as well. Hope we get an answer.

[@dehoward3297]

Great info

[@Wizardesss]

Chur bro thanks for the knowledge ❤

[@ericagaertner7084]

so informative and well done! thank you:) cant wait to sprout my own now

[@HowToCuisine]

Are you french? Great video! I loved it 😍

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you :) my brother and I are German actually

[@hypeferris6633]

thanks for your info can you please tell me if sprouted lentils effect sugar levels im prediabetic

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Great question. Lentils and legumes, in general, have a low glycemic index. Lentils around 30. So it will have a small effect on blood sugar. I don't know if you can eat no carbs at all or just those with low GI, maybe have a look into it!

[@outsidersongs2682]

I didnt rinse mine daily. I just left them and added a bit of water on if they started to dry. I am a bit nervous about eating them! (bacteria risks)

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Oeh good question. I would always rather stay on the side of caution.

[@emmieblue5577]

Why are they not good to eat anymore if you sprout them too long? And how to you know when is long enough for your climate?

[@AtEboli]

I was wondering about that too. I think he is wrong that they are not good to eat any longer after 3 days. Other videos say you can sprout them for 6 days and no problem. Even 10 days, but you probably don't want to let them go that long.

[@eldwinc1546]

@@AtEboli there's the distinction between sprouts and microgreens. perhaps if u let them grow enough, their nutritional profile may change more towards that of a microgreen (not sure if thats better or worse)

[@KatarinaS.]

I wondered this as well. I wish he'd elaborated on that. I left a similar question that I hope he sees and answers for us. I sprouted mine until I got an additional sprout with a tiny green leaf and they taste wonderful.

[@haydeequesedo6030]

Came here to learn how to sprout lentils for my cats to chew, now I might be the one eating them 😅

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Give it a try, Haydee! They're delicious ;) Haven't head that cats eat them too, interesting!

[@ludmilaandr8793]

Awww, kitties can have them too? I will share them with my cat😃

[@aumnamashivaya4]

Awesome.. would you make one on kidney beans and other beans please? Cheers

[@jenniferhuinker7346]

So do you end up drying them til they are crispy or do you store them sprouted lentils in the refrigerator?

[@Seánybruv]

Why are they not fit to eat anymore after sprouting than the recommended time?

[@Mardsp]

While you’re doing the washing phase do you store them in the fridge or room temp? Thank you :)

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Hi Mardi, great questions. We would keep them outside at room temperature - it shouldn't be too cold. :)

[@meronkeleme8660]

Thanks.

[@boulderfighters2590]

Good explanation. So maybe these are stupid questions but I will ask them anyway. So said something about the anti nutrients and sprouting helps in this context. But you also mentioned boiling them. Does that mean that if you boil them you don't have the problem? And can (or should) you boil the sprouted lentils? Do you always sprout the lentils before using them in the food?

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Not a stupid question at all, a great one, actually! So, if you do not sprout the lentils, you need to boil them. It's always recommended to soak them as well for several hours. When sprouting them, you don't need to boil them once they're ready. You could still boil them, but then again the heat would destroy some of those enzymes and vitamins. You could also steam them quickly if you don't want to eat the sprouted lentils raw. When eating them raw, just make sure that they don't smell funky or weird, that's usually a sign that something might have gone wrong.

[@boulderfighters2590]

@@Yes2LifeShow Thanks for the quick answer. But when you boil them you don't need to sprout them? Or would you recommend sprouting them too if you plan to boil them anyway?

[@Yes2LifeShow]

@@boulderfighters2590 Well, in general, you can just eat boiled lentils without sprouting them. That'S just the simplest way to go. I'd rather sprout them when you don't plan on boiling them, but eat them raw. Their flavor will also be more intense when sprouted, and the texture crunchier, so they are better in a salad, for instance!

[@boulderfighters2590]

@@Yes2LifeShow Thanks a lot :)

[@KatarinaS.]

​@@Yes2LifeShow if we're not sprouting them but just want to cook them for say soup, about how long should we soak them. Most places say it's not necessary to soak lentils but I prefer to do it, it just makes sense to me, but I wondered how long is best.

[@majesty10xu15]

Hi, the couple of times I've sprouted and eaten my own lentil sprouts, I've gotten sick (probably from salmonella). Is there anything I can do to prevent from getting sick from eating raw lentil sprouts? Thanks.

[@Yes2LifeShow]

It probably has to do with temperature, the warmer it is, the easier it spoils. Also, washing them regularly is really important. Probably the best indicator of whether they're good or bad is smell - sprouts develop an unpleasant, off-putting smell if anything goes wrong. do you have problems with other sprouts as well, or just lentils?

[@KatarinaS.]

Why would it be salmonella specifically? Wouldn't that have to come from somewhere, like raw eggs or chicken? Can the lentils themselves harbor salmonella somehow? I had salmonella poisoning once about 10 years ago from eating raw cookie dough that I made with eggs from a friend who kept chickens. It was terrible and unlike anything else I've ever experienced. I haven't eaten raw egg since and never will again (I've eaten raw dough regularly since I was a kid without any issues, so over 40 years before the poisoning). What were your symptoms, if you don't mind my asking? Now I'm afraid to sprout lentils, I never want to get that sick again.

[@TheRetouchstar]

In our country, we never eat raw sprouts. We usually blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 mins to kill the bacteria.

[@renus6015]

Carb contents of sprouts? Does it reduce?

[@suetaniaemmanuel8107]

How do I store them since I am making a large amount

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thanks for watching. It would be best to store them in the fridge in an airtight container lined with a piece of kitchen roll. They should last for 2-5 days that way.

[@pamelasupanick2620]

thx!

[@justinhale5693]

Are there any legume sprouts that are not safe to eat raw or cooked?

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Great question, Justin. I'm not an expert on this topic, but I'd stay away from e.g. kidney beans and white beans. Kidneys beans can be pretty toxic. Never had any issues with seeds, lentils or mungbeans

[@andrekosinski4387]

Lentils & rice!!! SPROUTED!!!

[@klauslispector]

Danke!!

[@fionacc886]

great video

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you Fiona :)

[@zahed3021]

informative video

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thank you :)

[@arfafarooq3835]

When we discard the water then I think it's nutritionist are wasted. Is it so?

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thanks for watching :) There are also some anti-nutrients that get flushed out, so it is better not to drink it.

[@jasminesinclair8382]

Do I just leave the lentils uncovered and out in the open like that?

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thanks for watching, Jasmine. Here in Germany it's quite cold, so it's fine. In a warm climate or during summer, I'd probably either sprout them in the fridge or cover them with a kitchen towel.

[@jasminesinclair8382]

@@Yes2LifeShow thank you

[@victoriajohnson3034]

Do you keep covered all 4 days?

[@maryamburneo2677]

Me encanta

[@cosmicmonkeyvibes1292]

After sprouting you don't boil the lentils ?

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thanks for watching. I personally just rinse them well and eat them raw. You can however boil them to make sure they are 100% safe to eat, which might destroy some of the nutrients though.

[@eldwinc1546]

@@Yes2LifeShow i imagine sprouts as baby vegetables. with vegetables, its up to you if you want it raw or cooked. personally, i ferment it to make it a super-raw food

[@belikewater9723]

What's the ratio lentils to water?

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thanks for watching Paola. You mean for the soaking? I'd use about 3x more water than lentils

[@belikewater9723]

@@Yes2LifeShow thank you! That was exactly my question.

[@kookiecrunchy]

Can you still ground it into flour even if its sprouted?

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thanks for watching. Yes, you could, but it would be best to dehydrate them before doing that (preferably in a dehydrator instead of an oven, so you keep all of the nutrients alive)

[@herminiaccruz8608]

DO YOU COOK THE LENTILS BEFORE USING IT FOR SALAd

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Hi Herminia, We don't cook them, as that would diminish some of the benefits of the sprouts - they wouldn't be raw anymore. We just wash them thoroughly

[@eldwinc1546]

or peace of mind, u can add boiling water to the lentils for a short time to parboil it

[@13thbiosphere]

had lentils soaked overnight I don't even bother to wait for them to sprout..... I eat them straight away on toasted bread + grilled cheese ..... I don't go through the tedious process of rinsing

[@Eliptix]

Hi, I think it's a bit misleading and incorrect to say ; "They are not good to eat after 4 days of sprouting'' - it sounds like they automatically become inedible which is not true. They are perfectly edible after day 6, but they taste slightly different. Other than that your video is great.

[@sergiomujica2987]

Why are they "not good to eat anymore" if you keep them alive for any longer?

[@milankarakul8262]

I've tried them but they were with bitter taste

[@Yes2LifeShow]

They do have a very unique taste - have you tried e.g. broccoli or alfalfa sprouts? They taste quite different

[@milankarakul8262]

@@Yes2LifeShow no i didn't, I'm currently growing chia sprouts and I will see how it goes, but 😍

[@Yes2LifeShow]

@@milankarakul8262 Awesome :) I have never tried chia sprouts. Let me know how it works out

[@EloraLiveZ]

Why arent they good to eat if you sprout them for more than 3 days?

[@cchemmes2096]

If you sprout them short, you unlock nutrients. If you sprout them long, the sprout plant uses the nutrients to grow. So yes, you get a green plant you can eat, but the original nutrition you would get from lentils alone is lost. You get a different kind of nutrition, of green plants, produced by photosynthesis, if you see green leaves. Blessings. Peace. Love wins.

[@rickecheverria8052]

Why do you keep sayin " Beans AND Legumes " Beans ARE Legumes !!!

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Great question! You got a point. All beans are legumes, but not all legumes are beans ;)

[@mjrussell414]

@@Yes2LifeShow Mind. Blown. So true.

[@alinamelnic6497]

The label shows a jar but in fact he is using a plastic container... crap

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thanks for watching, Alina. We sprout in both plastic and glass, but we make sure it's BPA free plastic.

[@alinamelnic6497]

Amazing but, please do not soak anything you eat in plastic!

[@notgonnagetmydata8221]

The German accent 😂 nice Vid though

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

Very good video. Now, get to ze choppa! Do it now! 🚁🚁

[@Yes2LifeShow]

Thanks for watching :)

[@dawnlloyd4030]

Do the sprouted lentils have to be cooked?

[@izabellehensley9815]

Nope! You can eat them raw, in a salad, in soups or sandwiches, stir fries even :)