Produced when seeds first begin to grow, sprouts are a potent source of nutrients, antioxidants and disease-fighting phytochemicals, according to the International Sprout Growers Association. Baby plants in their purest forms, sprouts grow from vegetable seeds, grains like buckwheat and beans; common types of sprouts include lentil, pea, broccoli, chia, sunflower, alfalfa and mung beans. For raw foodists, these are a valuable salad addition, sandwich topping or tasty side dish—and they can be grown at home. According to the Hippocrates Health Institute, if you have nine square inches of counter space, you can grow one pound of sprouts. Products such as the Freshlife automatic sprouter ($159.95, right) make it easy to grow and enjoy this fresh, healthy food. Below, we’ve curated some tasty, raw and vegan dressings, courtesy of RD Raw Foodie, to top your sprouts or any other vegan salads!
Asian Peanut Dressing
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. peanut butter
- Juice from 2 limes
- 1 tsp. fresh, grated ginger
- 1 tbsp. miso paste
- 1 tsp. maple syrup (or more, depending on sweetness preference)
- 1 tbsp. coconut aminos or Nama shoyu
- 1 tsp. mesquite powder (optional)
- 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
Method:
Whisk all ingredients together and pour over sprouts.
Raw Creamy Almond Orange Ginger Dressing
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup raw almonds
- 2 large navel oranges
- 1 inch knob fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp. miso paste
- Black pepper to taste
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until desired texture is reached. Pour over sprouts.
Mango-Miso Dressing
Ingredients:
- 1 fresh mango
- 1/3 cup raw almond butter
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp. miso paste
- 1 tbsp. Nama shoyu
- 1 tsp. dark-toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 raw zucchini
- Black pepper to taste
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until desired texture is reached. Pour over sprouts.
Raw Cashew Dressing
Ingredients:
- 1 cup soaked raw cashews
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp. chickpea miso
- 2 tbsp. raw sesame seeds
- 1 orange
- 1 mango
- 1/2 cup water
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until desired texture is reached. Pour over sprouts.
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