4 Alternatives To Raw Sprouts
By: Amy Jeanroy
Published: June 6, 2011

There is nothing like the crispy, juicy taste of sprouts on a sandwich. Sadly, it seems that sprouts may fall out of favor due to the danger of eating them raw. What are you going to do now? In the spirit of my kitchen, when I don't have an ingredient, I substitute it with something else. 
Here are some alternatives to raw sprouts so you can keep the crunch, without the E Coli. 
Lentils
Sprouted lentils are delicious and crunchy. I use them in my tuna salad especially, but they can also be steamed and they still have a nice texture.
Cabbage
Don't think that cabbage is only for slaw. Shredded thinly, cabbage makes a great topping for any sandwich - Try it with a light dressing of oil and vinegar. 
Broccoli stems
If you throw away your broccoli stems, you are missing out on a crunchy addition to your sandwiches! Peel off any thick skin, and then shred. Delicious! 
Carrots
How about carrots? Shred raw, peeled carrots, and have the perfect topping.  My kids like shredded carrots and peanut butter mixed together. Add some golden raisins and you are a kitchen rock star.

Comments:
Janet Vandenabeele
June 6, 2011

The danger is not in eating raw sprouts, but in eating raw sprouts you buy from a store that have been mass-farmed and trucked around for a while, allowing them to turn into mini germ farms. Grow your own in your kitchen; it's embarrassingly easy! There are a ton of reliable web resources and suppliers.