Sprouting will make the quinoa more alkalizing to the body, break down complex sugars and make it more digestible. It also softens and opens the seeds to allows for consuming them raw.

What is the difference between sprouted and regular quinoa?

Sprouted quinoa is simply a regular quinoa seed that has begun to sprout into a fully grown plant but is interrupted early in the process. To halt the growing progression at the right moment, whole grain seeds are soaked with water and nourished with the proper amount of warmth and moisture.

Can I cook sprouted quinoa?

You can lightly cook sprouted quinoa. I usually cook it similarly to how you cook quinoa regularly. I combine sprouted quinoa with equal parts water in a pot and simmer on medium heat until cooked through about 20-30 minutes.