Introduction
We all know that vegetables are an important part of a balanced diet and are packed with vitamins, minerals and nutrients, but some of them can cause digestive issues. Six vegetables in particular can cause bloating and gas, including beans, broccoli, cabbage, collard greens, cauliflower, and onions.
What is the best way to cook bean sprouts?
Simply put the raw bean sprouts in a pan, add oil and seasonings and they’ll be cooked to perfection in 5 minutes!
What can be done with bean sprouts?
Bean sprouts are great for adding to fried rice dishes, making a bean sprout stir-fry, or adding a little to a homemade pad Thai recipe. Add sprouts to your cooked dish just before serving. I turn off the heat, add a lid, and let the residual heat vaporize the beans, while I put the rest of the food on the table.
What can you eat bean sprouts with?
Bean sprouts are more versatile than you might think, and it’s easy to add them to a multitude of dishes. They have a fresh, crunchy texture that works great in dishes like stir-fries, soups, or salads.
How long should bean sprouts be cooked?
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the bean sprouts and cover the pan. Cook until tender, about 0 seconds. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Should I soak the sprouts before cooking them?
Sprouting and soaking have been shown to reduce phytic acid by allowing it to seep into the soaking water, which we then pour down the drain, making nutrients like iron and zinc more available for our body can absorb them. Soaking and sprouting can also increase the activity of enzymes that break down phytic acid.
Why do you need to rinse bean sprouts?
It is possible to get food poisoning from bean sprouts, especially if you eat them raw. This is because they are grown in warm, humid environments that promote the growth of bacteria. They are also sometimes contaminated with dirty irrigation water or compost. If you eat the sprouts raw, wash them well.
What happens if you don’t wash the bean sprouts?
Although sprouts are a healthy food option, they can sometimes be contaminated with harmful bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, which can lead to food poisoning.
What’s the healthiest way to eat bean sprouts?
#1: Use bean sprouts as a dressing (raw)
Toss a handful of bean sprouts on the salad leaves. They add nutrition, crunch and flavor. Depending on your preference, you can use mature or less mature shoots.
Is it safe to eat raw bean sprouts?
Raw bean sprouts have been linked to many cases of food poisoning in recent years. Therefore, the NHS currently recommends not eating them raw, but rather cooking them until piping hot, unless labeled “ready to eat”.
Conclusion
People at high risk
For people at “high risk” of food poisoning, eating raw or lightly cooked sprouts can cause serious and life-threatening illness. People with weakened immune systems, including children, the elderly, and pregnant women, should not eat any variety of raw or undercooked sprouts.
