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Side dish · 20 minQuick Soybean Sprout Kimchi (Vegan)
Quick vegan soybean sprout kimchi: blanched soybean sprouts tossed with gochugaru, garlic, ginger and scallion. Eat it fresh or let it ferment for a day or two.
MicrogreensArugula Microgreens: How to Grow Them
How to grow arugula microgreens: sow dry (no soak), seed per tray, blackout, light and harvest in 8 to 12 days. Plus rocket vs wild arugula and how to eat them.
Main dish · 15 minBean Sprout Fried Rice With Mixed Vegetables
Easy bean sprout fried rice with day-old rice, egg, mixed vegetables and crunchy mung or soybean sprouts. Ready in 15 minutes, better than takeout.
MicrogreensBasil Microgreens: How to Grow Them
How to grow basil microgreens: no soaking (the seed gels), seed per tray, warmth, light and harvest in 2 to 3 weeks. Genovese, purple and Thai basil compared.
MicrogreensMicrogreens, Sprouts and Less Food Waste
How growing microgreens and sprouts cuts food waste: harvest only what you need, less packaging, composting spent trays, and reusable gear.
Main dish · 35 minMixed Sprouts Curry
An easy mixed sprouts curry with sprouted moong, chickpeas and lentils in a spiced onion-tomato-coconut gravy. High in protein, vegan, ready in 35 minutes.
MicrogreensGrowing Microgreens With Kids: A 10-Day Family Project
Growing microgreens with kids: the best crops, a day-by-day 10-day plan, simple jobs by age, a growth chart idea, and safety tips for the whole family.
Main dish · 25 minSprout Tacos With Spicy Salsa
Sprout tacos with smoky sautéed mung bean sprouts, black beans and a fresh spicy tomato salsa, topped with radish microgreens. Vegetarian, 25 minutes.
MicrogreensOrganic Microgreens: Does Organic Seed Matter?
Organic microgreens vs conventional: what organic seed means, whether it changes nutrition or safety, what matters more, and how to grow organic microgreens at home.
SproutsOrganic Sprouts: Why Seed Quality Matters
Organic sprouts: what organic sprouting seed means, why seed sold for sprouting matters more than the label, the benefits of growing your own, and where to buy.
MicrogreensGrow Microgreens and Sprouts on a Budget
How to grow microgreens on a budget: low-cost gear, reusing containers safely, buying seed in bulk, and the cheapest crops that give the biggest harvests.
Breakfast · 35 minMoong Sprouts Pancakes (Chilla) With Tamarind Chutney
An easy moong sprouts recipe: savoury sprouted moong pancakes (chilla) blended with ginger and chili, served with a quick sweet-sour tamarind chutney. Vegan, gluten-free.
MicrogreensGrowing Microgreens in an Apartment or Small Space
Growing microgreens in an apartment: the best spots, small trays, soil-free mats, a single grow light, and which crops (and sprouts) suit small spaces.
Salad · 15 minSprouted Moong Salad (Mung Bean Sprout Salad)
A tangy sprouted moong salad with steamed mung bean sprouts, onion, tomato, cucumber, lemon and chaat masala. Ready in 15 minutes, high in protein, vegan.
MicrogreensDIY Vertical Microgreens Rack: Step-by-Step Build
Build a vertical microgreens rack from a wire shelf and LED lights: what you need, how to hang lights, timers, airflow, and how many trays it holds.
Main dish · 10 minMung Bean Sprout Stir-Fry
A 10-minute mung bean sprout stir-fry with garlic, ginger, scallions and a simple soy sauce. Crunchy, vegetarian and ready faster than takeout.
MicrogreensMicrogreen Pests and Mold: Safe, Natural Fixes
Common microgreens pests like fungus gnats and aphids, plus mold and damping off: how to spot them, prevent them and fix them without harsh sprays.
MicrogreensMicrogreens Supplies: The Gear You Actually Need
The microgreens supplies you need to start: trays, growing medium, seed, a spray bottle and light. Plus nice-to-haves, what to skip, and a starter list.
SproutsSprouting Kit and Supplies: What You Need to Start
What's in a good sprouting kit: jars, mesh lids, tray sprouters, bags and seed. What you need, what you can skip, and how to build a kit for less.
SproutsHow to Harvest and Store Sprouts
How to store sprouts so they last: when to harvest, removing hulls, drying, the best container, how long each sprout keeps, and whether you can freeze them.
Side dish · 5 minPea Shoot Recipes (Plus Sunflower Shoots)
Pea shoot recipes: a 5-minute garlic pea shoot stir-fry, plus 8 more ideas for pea shoots and sunflower shoots, from salads and pesto to soups and noodles.
MicrogreensHow to Store Microgreens (and Can You Freeze Them?)
How to store microgreens so they last 1 to 2 weeks: harvest dry, line the container, keep them cold, and when to wash. Plus freezing, and which crops last longest.
Main dish · 22 minSprout Pizza
An easy sprout pizza on flatbread with pesto, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and roasted mung bean sprouts, finished with fresh arugula and radish microgreens.
MicrogreensMicrogreens Growing Kits: What to Buy or Build Yourself
Microgreens growing kits explained: what a good kit includes, how to build your own for less, the best seeds to start with, and kits that make good gifts.