Drink It Up

• No one will ever know there are sprouts in their smoothie when you combine the sprouts with yogurt, fresh fruit and juice. Most sprouts have a slightly green rather than dark hue, which is easily masked by fruits such as strawberries, blueberries or even peaches. The sweetness of the fruits overshadows the veggie taste of the sprouts. Of course, you could always throw the sprouts into a vegetable-based smoothie.

Creative Casseroles

• Sprouts are a vegetable, so include them as an ingredient in your favorite casserole. For example, create a layer of sprouts the next time you make lasagna. Top the cooked casserole with sprouts and grated cheese. Pop it back in the oven until the cheese melts.

Great Garnishes

• How a food looks increases or decreases the dish's appeal. Garnishes add color and flavor contrast. Chop sprouts and combine them with chopped garlic, lemon zest and a dash of olive oil. Another garnish might be grated cucumber, radishes, ginger and scallions along with the sprouts. Add a dash of soy sauce and rice wine vinegar for an oriental-inspired garnish. If you're looking for a garnish for Mexican dishes, add sprouts into pico de gallo, a mixture of jalapeno peppers, onions, tomatoes and cilantro.

Sensational Stuffing

• Use the sprouts in a stuffing for chicken, fish or vegetables. Combine the sprouts with chopped vegetables such as onions, celery and carrots, along with herbs such as parsley and sage to stuff chicken. Sprouts with dill, lemon slices and thyme complement fish. Another option is to mix the sprouts with cottage cheese, basil and Parmesan cheese to stuff cherry tomatoes. Sprouts and breadcrumbs stuff mushrooms topped with mozzarella cheese. Bean sprouts make a fresh stuffing combined with shredded cabbage for both spring rolls and egg rolls.

Special Spreads

• Combine the sprouts with cream cheese to spread on crackers. Another idea is to incorporate the sprouts in a cheddar cheese spread. Goat cheese is mild and complements the spicy flavor of radish or lentil sprouts. Add a sprinkling of sprouts to a peanut butter sandwich or peanut butter spread on fruit slices such as apples or pears.