Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing Sprouted Mung Beans
1- If you are using sunflower seeds,roughly grind them in the food processor or coffee grinder or leave them whole.
2- Dice the celery and pepper/tomatoes and place them in a medium salad bowl. Add the finely chopped parsley, basil and chives.
3- Add the lemon juice and dry herbs,if you are using them.
4- Add the cooled quinoa and the salt.
5- Mix well, pack tight and let the salad sit for about ½ hour for the flavors to blend.
6- Adjust flavors with optional black pepper/cayenne powder; then, fluff up with salad spoons and serve.
7-Half the avocado and store the half with the store .Quarter the other half and remove the flesh in one piece from each quarter.Place on a chopping board,rounded sided up,and dice.Add to the salad.
Variations: Use soaked Goji berries or fresh pomegranate seeds instead of the tomatoes/peppers.