Alfalfa sprouts
The word alfalfa comes from Arabic, but this name came to us via a detour. In the USA, sprouts made from alfalfa are also called alfalfa. Along with this eating trend, the name also spilled over the pond.
- Lucerne seeds simply germinate
- they are easy to care for
- taste wonderfully fresh
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Alfalfa sprouts are the most popular sprouts to eat raw. A convincing argument to try some yourself.
Other edible parts of alfalfa
In addition to seeds, flowers and leaves of alfalfa can also expand our menu.
- young leaves are particularly tender
- they are available from April to June
- can be consumed raw or cooked
- Flowers can be used fresh like leaves
- when dried, they can be used to enrich tea blends
Tips
Always use the leaves in small amounts as they contain many estrogenic ingredients.
The taste of alfalfa
The alfalfa has a pea-like taste, especially its flowers. The leaves can taste slightly bitter. Scalding with hot water takes away some of the bitterness. Both flowers and leaves can be mixed in small amounts in green smoothies. They don't affect the taste too intensely, but they bring in plenty of healthy nutrients.
Healing agents
The alfalfa is used in herbal medicine as a remedy for all kinds of stomach ailments. The herb is also said to help against loss of appetite. The estrogenic active ingredients also alleviate menopausal symptoms.
Collect or grow?
Seeds or Sprouts are offered in some stores. Flowers and leaves, on the other hand, are not part of the sales range. But you don't have to do without it.
You can easily grow alfalfa in your own garden plant. Corresponding Seeds is offered cheaply in stores. In some regions the plant can also be found wild and can be collected.
