Sprouts Extraordinaire

Ingredients: 6 thinly sliced green onions 1 TBSP of minced garlic 1 TBSP minced fresh ginger 1/2 head of bok choy shredded A dozen fresh shitake mushrooms (if dried rehydrate according to instructions) 2 cups of fresh mung bean sprouts, rinsed 1 cup of chopped water chestnuts 3 TBSP of sesame oil 1/2 cup of […]

Ingredients: 1 cup toasted sesame seeds 1  pounds of asparagus 1 cup of mung beans 1 TBSP of Soy Sauce 1 TSP of Sesame Oil Asian Red Chili Oil (to taste) Directions: Toast the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat until you smell the aroma and they are toasted. Set to the side. […]

Makes 2 – 4 Servings Ingredients: Where possible use other Colorado Proud products 2 Large tomatoes, sliced ¼” – ½” thick 1 Fresh Mozzarella cheese ball sliced ¼” thick 2 Tbsp. Minced or finely chopped red onions 2 Tbsp. (Optional) chopped roasted red pepper, adds lovely color and flavor to the salad Approx 2 – […]

Ingredients: Bean sprouts Red leaf lettuce Green leaf lettuce Garbanzo beans – drained Black olives-diced Avocado -diced Corn Chips (smashed into small pieces) Ranch dressing Directions: Mix all ingredients, except the last 3. Add the last 3 (avocado, corn chips and ranch dressing) when ready to serve. This salad is best eaten immediately, since you […]

Ingredients: ¼ Cup chopped onion 2 Tbs. Butter, melted 2 cloves of garlic, minced 3 Tbs. Flour 1¼ Cups Milk ¾ to 1 cup diced broccoli 2 oz Alfalfa Sprouts cut into ¼ in length ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese Salt and Pepper to taste Directions: Sauté onion and garlic in butter over medium heat […]

Ingredients: 1 Pita Pocket 1 oz. Cream Cheese 1 oz. Clover Sprouts 1 2oz. thinly sliced turkey breast from Deli ¼ oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese 1 Tsp. Miracle Whip or Mustard (optional) Directions: Spread cream cheese over the entire inside of the pita pocket.  Fill pocket with clover sprouts creating a pocket in the center.  […]

Bean Sprouts are a wonderful and tasty addition to many recipes: STIR FRY Take your favorite stir fry and top with bean sprouts, they add that little crunch we all love! STEAK When grilling steaks or pork chops, sauté bean sprout in a little butter and soy sauce (about 1 minute) and put on top […]

Ingredients: 1 Flatbread (Light Italian Herb recommended) 2 oz. Cream Cheese 3 Slices of deli style Turkey 2 oz. Spicy Alfalfa Sprouts 2 Tbs. Ranch dressing 3 Slices bacon (crispy) 1½  oz. grated cheddar cheese Directions: Fry bacon slices and allow to cool.  Use cream cheese to cover one side of flatbread.  Sprinkle sprouts and […]

Ingredients: 1 large bagel – variety of choices 1 oz. cream cheese 2 oz. crab salad (deli style) 1 oz. Sprouts – your choice from a variety (clover, alfalfa, broccoli, zesty) Directions: Slice bagel in half cover top half w/ cream cheese.  Bottom half holds crab salad and then top with sprouts of your choice.  […]

Amber’s Cafe A message from Amber; Sprouts are a healthy tasty addition to many of your favorite dishes, sandwiches or salads.  Don’t be afraid to step outside the words on the box.  Your imagination is your only limitation.  Sprouts are always in season and are available in most local grocery and health food stores. If […]