Sprouted Three Grain Mixture
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This mixture provides a complete protein with its complementary amino acid balance.  Include this tasty and nutritious item in your diet.

You should mix equal parts of brown rice, lentils, and millet; it’s best to use organically grown grains.  Measure a portion of the mix and rinse well, several times until the water is clear.  Place the grains in a cooking pot, sprouting jar, or any other container; add enough water to cover and soak for 24 hours.  The container should be kept in the dark, like in a cupboard.  Okay so far?

Now you need to drain off the water, rinse, add some more clear water and rinse again.  Having drained off the water, let this set for another 24 hours.  Repeat this process, rinsing grains once or twice a day, for 3 to 5 days, always storing in a dark cupboard.  At this point, you should have grains that are sprouted.  This whole process is best done in a warm environment, i.e., room temperature.

To prepare, place all or a portion of the mix in a cooking pot, add water, ¼ to ½ inch below the level of the grains, and cover.  Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer; do not stir. Just allow the water to simmer away; this will probably take about 10-20 minutes.  It is best to let the outside of the grains slightly burn light brown.  Remember – DO NOT STIR!!  Note:  approximately one cup of the grain mixture will yield 2 to 4 portions.

Now the fun part, serving suggestions.  You can use the sprouted grain mixture in place of rice or other grains.  To use in a 30/30/40 balance, try 1 cup cooked grain mixture with 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1-1/4 cups tofu (not the firm packed) for 38 grams of protein.  Another idea would be 1 cup of cooked grain mixture, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1 cup 2% cottage cheese for 43 grams of protein.

The grain mix can be refrigerated and reheated up to 1 or 2 days after initial preparation.

This is a much more natural way to have carbohydrates than bread or pasta.  We adapted to whole grains many generations before we began to eat flour products.  These whole grains are better nutrition and easier to digest.  Enjoy!!