Alfalfa sprouts are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They also add a delicious crunch to any dish. Toss a handful in your meal to make it as fresh as can be! From sandwiches to salads, these nutritious little gems are a wonderful addition. They’re also super easy to grow at home so you can have them on hand whenever you want them. That means more for your California club sandwich and turkey burgers. You’ll even have extra for your new favorite pizza. Ready to add some crunch and flavor to all your favorite foods? These 17 recipes with alfalfa sprouts can get you started.
1. Alfalfa Sprouts Salad
What better way to celebrate sprouts than with a giant salad? This bowl is overflowing with produce, including cucumbers, corn, apples, and carrots. It also has a couple of handfuls of sprouts. Enhance all that goodness with a light lemon dressing. It’s super fresh and has plenty of room for improvising. You can mix and match any veggies you like. Just keep the sprouts!
2. California Club Sandwich
Turn your double-decker into a legendary sandwich with a handful of sprouts and avocado. It adds a fresh element to the crisp bacon, cheddar cheese, and roasted turkey. Savory and garden-fresh, this is one perfect sandwich if you ask me. And you can have it ready in only 5 minutes! Sandwich anybody?
3. Turkey Pesto Sandwich with Alfalfa Sprouts
This is not your average lunch meat sandwich. It’s a gourmet feast! Sprouts, pesto, avocado, and quality bread are the key ingredients here. Of course, you’ll also want some quality turkey. So hit up the deli counter for your meat.
4. Peruvian Chicken Wraps
These incredible Peruvian wraps are a low-carb meal full of wholesome ingredients. Inside the large collard green leaves, you’ll find crunchy red cabbage, alfalfa sprouts, avocado, and chicken. It’s all smothered in a cashew lime cream sauce. To max out on flavor, let the chicken rest in a zesty marinade while you prep the other ingredients.
5. Veggie Wrap
If you’d rather go vegetarian with your wrap, try these. Wrapped up in a whole wheat tortilla is a super fresh combo of avocado, carrot, cucumber, edamame, and sprouts. Rather than slather it in mayo, smear hummus on the tortilla. It’s the perfect condiment to go with all the veggies.
6. Fresh Vietnamese Veggie and Sprout Salad
Looking for a salad that’s both healthy and filling? You can’t go wrong with this Vietnamese salad. It’s piled to the high heavens with all sorts of fresh veggies. Crunchy cabbage, carrots, and cucumbers are a must. So is a heaping of alfalfa sprouts. Rice noodles give it more oomph and peanuts add another layer of texture. If you like spicy things, chili sauce is a great addition. Just remember, a little goes a long way.
7. Avocado Toast with Fried Egg
Call me a millennial, but I could eat this every day! Avocados are like nature’s butter. Pair it with crunchy sprouts, tomato slices, and a perfectly fried egg for a healthy all-star breakfast! Sunny side up, over easy, or poached, any way you like your eggs will go great with these fixings.
8. Everything Bagel Egg Salad Sandwich
Meet your new brunch favorite that everyone will love! Low-carb bread gets a layer of everything bagel seasoning, then piled high with egg salad that’s got some bite. Do you know what else it’s got? Sprouts! These sandwiches are keto and vegetarian-friendly so more of your friends can enjoy them. All you have to do now is pick out your favorite brunch cocktail and make everyone a round.
9. Healthy Avocado and Egg Salad Sandwich
Breathe new life into your egg sandwich with this recipe! You’ll mash hard-boiled eggs with avocado, relish, and mustard. Then, load it up on some whole wheat bread with spinach and crunchy sprouts. Pita pockets are also a good choice as it traps more of the filling making it slightly less messy.
10. Salmon and Eggs Breakfast with Avocado and Alfalfa
I’ve been dreaming of this breakfast all week long! It’s high in protein, full of nutrients, and packed with all sorts of fresh goodness. Putting it together doesn’t take long. Simply fry your eggs and load them on a plate with fresh fixings like cucumbers, avocado, and alfalfa sprouts. And don’t skimp on the smoked salmon! I like to poach my eggs and let the yolk ooze all over the plate. If you can spare the carbs, eat it all up with some crusty bread.
11. Chicken & Sprout Veggie Salad
Hit the reset button with this fresh salad! In between the chicken and the sprouts, it’s utterly brimming with nutrients. That means more energy to get you through the day. The vinegar poppyseed dressing is also a nice touch. It has a good flavor without drowning everything out.
12. Chicken Salad Sandwich
Make your chicken salad more savory than sweet with a handful of sprouts. Full of flavors and textures, this chicken salad sandwich is one for the books. It’s loaded with veggies, full of chicken, and smothered in mayo and mustard. Use leftover chicken, and you’ll be chowing down even sooner.
13. Open-Faced Tuna Sandwich with Avocado
Is a tuna sandwich more of your jam? Here’s a quick one for you to enjoy. You’ll take a can of tuna and meld it with crunchy veggies, mayo, and vinegar. Then it’s time to assemble! Avocado, tomatoes, and alfalfa sprouts are all great fillers. Serve it on multi-grain bread for a wholesome take.
14. Vegan Bruschetta with Alfalfa Sprouts
Looking for a new party appetizer to try out at your next shindig? Here’s a unique one to try. Italian meets Asian in this fusion recipe. It entails stir-frying veggies like broccoli, baby corn, onions, and bell pepper. Then you assemble by smearing ketchup on crostini, piling on the veggies, and finishing it off with sprouts.
15. Turkey Avocado Burgers
You’ll love how sprouts dress up a turkey burger! These burgers are a healthier alternative to regular beef. Plus, they’re super fresh. Pile the sprouts onto a toasted bun with spinach and avocado slices. Then, slap your burger on. These aren’t your standard mayo and mustard sort of burgers. Instead, you need something like the homemade creamy herb dressing. But don’t worry, it won’t take a lot of work.
16. Ultimate Veggie Burger
With alfalfa sprouts, you can say no to soggy lettuce on your burger. These crunchy sprouts keep things crisp and fresh. Also, say no to store-bought while you’re at it because these chickpea burgers are amazing. They’re savory, lemony, and full of sprouts. They require minimal ingredients and you can pull them together last minute too.
17. California Club Pizza
Looking for a new combination of pizza toppings? This California club has a fresh take. It’s like a salad on a pizza but in the best way. On top of the cornmeal pizza crust are a heaping of sprouts, tomatoes, goat cheese, avocado, and arugula with a Greek yogurt dressing. Of course, it wouldn’t be a club without the bacon!
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