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Bean sprouts
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 25 kcal —
- Protein 2.2 g 4%
- Carbohydrate 3.2 g 1%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 1.2 g 4%
- Sugars 1.8 g —
Similar foods
- Mung bean sproutsmature seeds, raw30 kcal / 100 g
- Kidney bean sproutsraw29 kcal / 100 g
- Soya bean sproutsraw40 kcal / 100 g
- Pinto bean sproutsmature seeds, raw62 kcal / 100 g
- Soy bean sprout146 kcal / 100 g
- Soybean sproutscanned, without brine16 kcal / 100 g
- Mung beansmature seeds, raw347 kcal / 100 g
- Sprouted soybeansmature seeds, raw122 kcal / 100 g
- Alfalfa sproutsraw29 kcal / 100 g
- Soy sprouts54 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Bean sprouts
How do you cook bean sprouts in a stir-fry without making them soggy?
Pat them dry, then add them near the end and stir-fry over high heat for about 2–3 minutes, until hot but still crisp. Crowding the pan releases water, so cook in batches if needed.
How should you store bean sprouts?
Keep them refrigerated in a clean, covered container and use them promptly, ideally within a couple of days. Discard any that smell sour or feel slimy.
What should you look for when buying bean sprouts?
Choose sprouts that look crisp and moist, with pale stems and no sour smell, slime or dark patches. Keep them chilled on the journey home and refrigerate them straight away.
What goes well with bean sprouts, and which dishes use them?
Their fresh crunch works well with noodles, tofu, prawns, spring onions and sesame oil. Add them to pad Thai, noodle soups or a quick vegetable stir-fry near the end of cooking.
Can you freeze bean sprouts?
Freezing makes bean sprouts limp, so it is a poor choice if you want to keep their crunch. If you plan to use them in cooked soups or sauces, blanch briefly, cool, drain well and freeze in a sealed container.
Are bean sprouts the same as mung bean sprouts?
Mung bean sprouts are one kind of bean sprout, often sold with slim white stems and small yellow tips. Soybean sprouts are usually thicker, with larger yellow heads and a firmer texture.
Source: NEVO (Netherlands) 58 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
