This month Latha is hosting WBB with combi breakfasts as the theme. Thanks to the enthusiasm and dedication of my fellow bloggers who have kept the event going despite my prolonged absence from the blogging scene. If Latha is ok with a salad in a sandwich as a combi thing, then this is my entry for her.
31st Aug is the last date for sending her entries.
Sorry about the break that just kept getting longer and longer. This is an attempt to stick to my promise of getting back before the month of August ends and it is about a refreshing inspiring breakfast I had this morning.
Alfalfa sprouts are one the most delicate sprouts you will find in a supermarket. I don’t usually find them in mine, so when I do find them, I like to bring them home. These are nutritional powerhouses belonging to the pea family. More info here. In short they are very rich in most vitamins, protein and calcium and is a commonly used tonic in homeopathic medicine.
I usually saute them for a few seconds on high heat to kill any bacteria that could be harbouring as a result of water used for sprouting and this reduces their volume considerably.
Although I have stuffed the salad in a sandwich for a hearty breakfast, you can eat the salad as it is along with a soup for a light lunch, or serve it as one of the courses for a dinner party.
Carrot – Alfalfa Sprouts Salad
Time taken – around 15 min
Serves 2 or enough stuffing for 4 sandwiches
Carrot - Alfalfa Sprouts salad sandwich
Ingredients
Method
- In a non stick pan, heat the oil. Saute the garlic for a few seconds.
- Add the sprouts and saute on high heat for 10-20 seconds.
- Toss the grated / shaved carrots in the pan and remove the contents into a bowl.
- Let this cool for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, balsamic vinegar.
- Toss in the torn basil and nuts if using.
- Refrigerate if serving as salad.
Nice to see you back. BTW, is alfalfa same as horsegram?
that looks like a delicious sandwich! i wonder if you can grow alfalfa at home. good to see you back.
yaaah! good to have you back baby! and with a great recipe too. i love the sound of this with the alfalfa sprouts and wonderful tangy flavoring. perfect!
Thanks for the warm welcome girls:)Jayashree – I don’t know for sure, but worldwide alfalfa is cultivated as fodder for cattle :)Arundathi – if you get the seeds it can sprouted like any other I guess!Meeta – How did you know I had posted?? Yes, this was a really crunchy sandwich and full of goodness too!
Good to see you back. I was wondering what happened to you. Great looking sandwich.
Welcome back nandita..great looking sandwich. can u tell me any other term for “alfalfa”. never heard this word
Jayashree – thanks!SMN – its called alfalfa only as far as I know…you’ll find it in the greens / sprouts section of your supermarket – the wikipedia link will show you pictures of the sprouts.
yayyyyyyyy she is back…and i hope u don’t go for another break now;)and i am munching alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, carrot and roasted poatato salad while writing this comment;)
I have seen alfalfa sprouts in supermarkets, but I have not used it.Sandwich looks so nutritious!
Welcome back,Nandita.We like our sprouts, though we don’t get alfalfa here. Love the crunch sprouts lend to a dish
So good to see you back. Remember me? My name is Nandini 🙂 And you are one of the bloggers that inspired me and my husband to start a food blog 🙂 – http://www.reluctantchefs.blogspot.com.I‘ve been meaning to email you, but did not want to disturb you during your break!
How much more healthier can this get? Looks great!First time on ur blog, understand that you are back from a break. Caught you at the right time I guess. 🙂
Hey Nandita, its great to have you back! Your break was getting uncomfortably long 😛 The sandwich looks scrumptious, will try it out soon and come back in a few days to check for newer posts 😀
Dear girl, glad to have you back! this looks like such a healthy and tasty sandwich – am sure even fussy little Ana won’t turn up her nose on this – she loves carrots and so do i! this already is fiber rich and low fat, and if i use low-carb bread, it will definitely suit D’s diet plan as well :)emailed you…
I feel like taking a bite out of that sandwhich…Yummy.
I saw your post in my reader girlie! after a long time saw saffrontrail!! lol!
welcome back!! have been dropping by regularly hoping to see a new post…:)
Welcome back! I missed you!This recipe looks delicious, I will certainly try it.Kamini.
Hello Nandita,Am I right in assuming that TamBram is Tamil Brahmin? Is it a common “classification” for all things/people which/ who are Tamil Bs?Your blog is the first place I noticed this term.Shyamala (non-food blogger, keen food-blog follower)
Hello Nandita, I am a frequent visitor to your blog but this is the first time I am leaving a comment. All your recipes and your other articles about life in general are wonderful. I have recently created my own food blog and I have linked your blog to mine. I am new to blogging and am not completely aware of the blogging etiquette. I should have probably asked you before I linked your blog to mine. Please let me know if you want me to take it out.
Hi Nandita, Nice to hear back from you. I am a regular visitor to your blog, but have not left any comments. Glad to see you back.
glad to see you back, dear nandita.
Nice to have you back especially with a great recipe. Will surely give this a shot.
good to have u back..
It has been quite a while since I have been here!I’ve never seen carrots so appetizing as they do in your sandwich. Honestly.
Alfalfa yo! This one is a health package. Thanks. 🙂
:))nice to see you
This sounds to be a healthy sandwich. Looks so good… YUM!
Nice healthy recipe.
Been reading some of your posts, really nice recipies… Work from home
yoghurt mixed with shredded carrots and minced onionsWork From Home
mmmm. yummi…