Sprouted Lentil Tabbouleh- SuperPower Fuel

I love the taste of Tabbouleh / Tabouli / ??? and have tried it many ways and with varied recipes but wanted to crank up the nutritional impact by replacing the grain with less empty calories. A delicious legume would do that perfectly. Lentils are a delicious bean that fits the basic size/bite for tabbouleh and is a nutritional powerhouse especially when sprouted. After sprouting the lentils will provide 6-10 g protein, 20+% daily Vitamin C and 12-15% iron. The beans will also provide good fat and other nutritional basics. Lentils are of similar size and bite to most bulgur and couscous and much tastier. Adding the parsley, onion, garlic, tomato, mint , lemon juice and sea salt will make this tabbouleh a truly health food. Ingredients : 2 cups sprouted red lentils 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped(1 loose cup chopped) 2 medium red onions- diced(or 6 green onions or mix) 4 tomatoes, finely diced 1/2 to ¾ cup chopped mint sea salt- to taste Fresh ground black pepper 3 tbsp olive oil (optional) 2 lemons, juiced 1/2 tsp cinnamon 4-6 cloves garlic- chopped fine 1. SPROUTING LENTILS- soak 1-2 cups red lentils in clean water for 8-12 hours. Drain and let sprouts grow for 2-3 days(rinsing 2x day) When ¼ tails are out- put sprouts in the fridge until ready to use. 2. Combine Onions. Garlic, tomatoes, parsley, mint, cinnamon, Salt / pepper and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss and let sit for 10 minutes 3. Add lentils and toss and place in Fridge for 30 minutes or more until eating to allow flavors to blend. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: A] Serve as a salad or side dish B] Scoop into lettuce, cabbage or other “green” wrap to make a fun handheld food C] Scoop up with a toasted pita or other chip