Soak the lentils

• Place the lentils in a Mason jar.
• Fill the jar with water.
• Cover the jar with cheesecloth or a paper towel and the jar ring, without the lid insert.

Rinse daily for three days

• Remove the cover, drain the water and rinse the lentils.
• Refill with fresh water and cover again.
• Repeat this every day for three days.

Sprout flat

• Spread the drained lentils flat in the jar.
• Keep a damp paper towel or cloth over them for a couple of days until little tails appear.

Harvest and use

• Drain and rinse with fresh water.
• Eat the young sprouts as they are, or let them grow into small green stalks.
• Use them to garnish dishes or in a fresh salad.