How to sprout lentils: 1) Place your dried lentils (green or brown) in a pot and fill with water 2) Soak for 12 hours 3) Drain into a large colander and rinse 4) Place the colander over the pot and cover with plastic wrap 5) 2-4 times a day rinse the lentils very well, either under running water or in the pot 6) roots will emerge first, once a little light green shoot just starts to grow they're done You can cook with immediately, refrigerate for a few days, or freeze to use in the future #howto