All You Need To Know About Alfalfa
- Alfalfa seeds come from the Alfalfa plant, which is related to the pea.
- The alfalfa seed is probably one of the easiest of seeds to sprout, providing a bumper crop of mild, nutty tasting sprouts.
- They make an ideal accompaniment to snacks alongside hummus (hummous) or avocado.
- Alfalfa is a complete protein and will support the regeneration of muscle tissue after exertion.
- The sprouted seed contains good levels of fibre, protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Niacin (B3), Calcium and Iron.
- Sprouted alfalfa seeds are best eaten raw as their nutrients will quickly be lost during cooking.
- As heat passes through them, even when sprinkled onto say a hot soup, they immediately begin to shrivel and lose the crunch which makes them so satisfying.
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