Red Meat Allergy Friendly Moroccan-Spiced Crispy Bean Sprouts

Total time20 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

Red Meat Allergy Friendly Moroccan-Spiced Crispy Bean Sprouts

Bean sprouts might seem humble, but this Moroccan-spiced version transforms them into something genuinely crave-worthy — golden, crispy at the edges, and fragrant with cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and a whisper of cinnamon. The whole dish is built around fresh produce and pantry spices, so there's no red meat, no hidden animal proteins, and no guesswork about what's actually in your bowl. The key to getting that satisfying crunch is drying the sprouts thoroughly before they hit a screaming-hot pan — any moisture and you're steaming instead of searing, so don't skip that step. Blooming the spice blend in garlic-infused oil right in the center of the pan is a small move that makes a huge difference, coating every sprout in deep, toasty flavor. A bright hit of lemon juice and a scatter of scallion greens finish things off and keep the whole dish feeling fresh and lively. It comes together fast and works beautifully as a side or a light main over rice or flatbread.

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Ingredients

4 servings

3 tbsp garlic-infused oil, divided
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1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
½ tsp salt
1 lb (about 8 cups) fresh mung bean sprouts, rinsed and thoroughly dried
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, combine the cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), and salt. Stir until evenly mixed and set aside.
2
Pat the rinsed bean sprouts very dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels — any surface moisture will cause steaming rather than crisping.

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