Lentils, Beans & Pulses
Lentils, beans and pulses make up a variety of hearty meals particularly for vegans and vegetarians as a powerful protein substitute. Widely used throughout the world, particularly in Middle Eastern, Morrocan, Lebenese, Indian and Asian cuisine.
Benefits of lentils, beans & pulses
Although each of these ingredients can be used in different ways they are all packed with an abundance of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. They are each;
- High in protein
- Rich in fibre
- Low in fat
- A good source of healthy carbohydrates
- Filling and satisfying
- Cheap and good value for money
- Long shelf life
Ways to use in recipes
Beans are a fantastic ingredient for making an array of recipes such as burgers, chilli con carnes, posh beans on toast, stews, hotpots, curries and much much more. If you struggle to look past the obvious uses for beans, why not try our black bean burgers here - delicious all year round and great on the barbecue!
Lentils and chickpeas are great for making Indian style cuisine such as Lentil Dahl and Chana Masala. They provide a wealth of protein to a vegan diet which can often lack in protein sources.
Lentils are also great at replacing meat in products in the likes of Spaghetti Bolognese. They add a meaty substance to a vegetarian version of the popular Italian dish.
Chickpeas are extremely versatile - roast with spices and flavours of choice for a healthy snack, blend with tahini, garlic, lemon and olive oil for a delightful zingy hummus or add to curries for added protein along with sweet potato, cauliflower and spinach for a delicious midweek treat!
Butter beans are great in stews and hearty winter meals. They have a soft texture that holds well in the heat of a slow cooker for a warming meal to come home to at the end of the day. Combine with your favourite vegetables and vegetable stock with a side of crunchy toasted sourdough for a meal the whole family will love.
Butter beans and black beans are also popular ingredients in baking. They provide great texture and softness to treats such as chocolate brownies!
The possibilities with lentils, beans and pulses are endless. Train yourself to think outside the box and experiment with new and exciting ingredients and surprise yourself with what you can create.
How to prepare dry beans and pulses
Most of our dried beans will cook a lot faster if they have been soaked previously before adding to recipes. Simply place in a bowl of water and leave overnight - all it takes is a little time and forward planning and then the world is your oyster!
Buy in bulk
You can buy most of our products in a range of small to large sizes including bulk. Buying in bulk will save you money and you will always have healthy ingredients to turn to in the cupboards. The shelf life on these products are fairly long ensuring they last a long time. Buying in bulk is also great if you are keen in the kitchen, a business owner or perhaps the owner of a bakery, cafe or restaurant. We deliver to most of the UK.
All of our beans are GM free.
Products
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Organic Red Lentils
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Organic Chickpeas
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Organic Soya Beans
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Organic Green Lentils
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Organic Butter Beans
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Organic Red Kidney Beans
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Organic Mung Beans
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Red Lentils
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Organic Black Turtle Beans
From £2.87In Stock -
Organic Pinto Beans
From £3.67In Stock -
Organic Sprouting Mix
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Organic Black (Beluga) Lentils
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Organic Cannellini
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Organic Brown Lentils
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Organic Aduki Beans
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Plain Soya Mince
From £2.73In Stock
