Sprouts: Mung Bean - Seeds & Bulbs

Tasty, healthy, fun - easy to grow, and absolutely fresh! Grow your own mung bean sprouts at home - a great way to garden year-round. Mung bean sprouts have a wonderful crunchy texture and a flavor similar to fresh garden peas. High in many nutrients, a delicious addition to oriental dishes, salads, and a multitude of vegetable dishes. Mung bean sprouts have been grown by the Chinese for over 5000 years. They have a crisp, fresh flavor with a delicate hint of sweetness. Mung bean sprouts are high in vitamins A, B, C, and E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and amino acids. They contain 20% protein, and are a good source of foliate and dietary fiber. Mung bean sprouts can be used raw or cooked (heat no more than 3 minutes to protect their nutrients) in numerous ways: oriental stir-fry dishes; fried rice; salads; blended in vegetable juices; mashed with potatoes; sautéed with onions; pureed with peas or beans; or simply steamed and served with butter. This packet contains certified organic, untreated, high germination seeds with complete sprouting instruction on the inside of the packet.