Sprouting quinoa

Ingredients:

Quinoa - 1/2 cup
Water - 2 cups

Method:

1) In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water.
2) Stir to completely immerse all the seeds, then loosely cover with a clean dish towel or cheese cloth.
3) Let it stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
4) Drain the water and rinse in cold water.
5) Return the quinoa to the bowl and loosely cover with dish towel. let it stand at room temperature for 8-10 hours
6) Rinse and let it stand for 10 hours 2 to 3 more times, until the sprouts have emerged from the seeds (they are very small and short).

Note:

1) Shorter sprouts will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
2) Longer sprouts should be kept in the refrigerator and used within 24 hours.
3) Sprouting does not require a special equipment, but you will need to allow 2 to 3 days for the sprouts to appear and grow long enough to eat.
4) The quality of sprouts will depend on the quality and age of the seeds.Use organic seeds that are well within the expiration date on the package.