This vegetable is a natural protein powder, grows fast in a flower pot, and can be on the table in 7 days

The bean sprouts we often eat are nothing more than mung bean sprouts, soybean sprouts, or black bean sprouts, but I wonder if you have ever eaten "peanut sprouts"? After peanuts sprout, each one is plump, much sturdier than other bean sprouts, about as thick as a chopstick, and they taste crisp and sweet.

There are also many ways to eat peanut sprouts. They can be eaten raw directly, or used to stir-fry with meat, served cold with dressing, or grilled, and they are all very tasty, but that is not the point. The point is that the nutrition of peanut sprouts is really too rich.

Among the people, peanut sprouts are called "longevity sprouts" because they have anti-cancer effects and help prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases. They are also rich in nutrients, containing various amino acids, vitamins, calcium, iron, zinc, and more. In particular, their protein content ranks first among all kinds of vegetables, so they can be called a "natural protein powder."

Such a good vegetable is rarely seen in the market, so we usually do not eat it much. In fact, as long as we have peanuts at home, why not sprout some ourselves to eat? It is very simple, and it can be eaten very quickly, in about 7 days it can be on the table.

Choose some plump and intact peanut kernels (best freshly shelled from peanuts in the shell). The temperature this season is not high, so we can first soak the seeds in warm water for about 12-16 hours, and once they have fully absorbed water and swelled, take them out.

The process is like sprouting mung bean sprouts. Find a drainable mesh basket, tray, or similar at home, spread a layer of clean gauze on it, put the soaked peanut kernels on top, and place it in a dark, light-blocking place. Spray water every day to keep it moist, but do not let water accumulate. Generally, at a temperature of about 25 degrees, as long as the peanuts sprout and grow, they can be picked and eaten in about 7 days. There is no need to wait until they grow too long, as that instead affects the texture.