Navy Bean Sprouts

Navy bean sprouts are produced by soaking and germinating dried navy beans until they develop small tails. Sprouting softens the beans slightly and begins to break down their starches, giving them a fresher, lighter character than the dried seeds. The sprouts are tender-crisp with a mild, slightly sweet bean flavour.

Sprouted beans can be eaten raw in salads, added to stir-fries, or lightly steamed. They offer a different texture and flavour profile to the more familiar mung bean sprouts commonly found in Asian cooking — navy bean sprouts are denser and more substantial.

While less common commercially, navy bean sprouts are easy to grow at home from dried beans. They’re ready in a few days and add variety to salads, grain bowls, and wraps.