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( Glicine max )
 
 
Description
 
The Soya belongs to the family of Legumes. Its medium-big sized seed is round and
light beige coloured. Sprouts need 6/7 days to be ready.
 
Properties
 
Soya sprouts have a high content of lipids and proteins, minerals (Potassium,
Phosphorus, Calcium) and vitamins A, C, E, K and group B. They reduce cholesterol
and arterial pressure and are also helpful against constipation for their high
percentage of fibres.
 
Use
 
Soya sprouts are suggested to be eaten cooked.
 
One of the many recipes
 

Swisschard and soja sprouts soup
- 300 gr green swisschard
- 150 gr soja sprouts
- 1 small minced onion
- 1 cubed potato
- 30 gr sunflower oil
- 1,5 lt water
- Salt
- Pepper
Brown the onion with oil in a large pot. Add the cubed potato, minced swisschard
leaves and hot water. Add salt and pepper. Cook for 30 minutes on low flame, add
sprouts and cook for further 10 minutes. Serve with croutons and slivers of
Parmigiano cheese
 
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