Shaved Courgette with Fried Chickpeas and Za’atar
Abra Berens’ raw courgette salad with crispy chickpeas is perfect for any summer or early autumn feast, pairing well with grilled meat or seasonal vegetables. It’s one of many inspiring recipes in Abra’s brilliant book Grist: A Practical Guide to Cooking Grains, Beans, Seeds, and Legumes.
Lentil & Chickpea Lasagne
Chef James Taylor's Lentil & Chickpea Lasagne is a perfect meal to introduce children to pulses. Lasagne is a popular and comforting dish that most children are familiar with, encouraging them to eat pulses they may not have tried before.
Seed, Pulse & Herb Crackers with Beetroot Hummus
Here at Hodmedods we sell a number of British-grown seeds, and these quick and easy crackers showcase them perfectly. Alongside this vibrant beetroot hummus, this makes the perfect light lunch, afternoon snack or drinks party nibbles.
Smoked Quinoa, Chickpea & Greens Salad
This salad is an excellent addition to any summery meal. The earthy flavours of smoked quinoa and chickpeas, go wonderfully with the fresh spicy pesto. Adapt the greens to what’s in season and locally available. Finished with creamy tahini and oat yoghurt and crunchy nuts and seeds.
Falafel with Seaweed
Add a few of these moreish falafels to a pitta bread and load up with sliced lettuce or cabbage, cucumber, yoghurt and a dollop of hummus. Hard to beat for a quick, nutritious and satisfying lunch.
Toasted Seeds, Chickpeas & Nuts with Shony Seaweed
This savoury snack is a great way to introduce sceptics to seaweed. The textures of the soft chickpeas and crunchy nuts make a wonderful contrast, whilst Mara Seaweed's attractive shony blend flakes add freshness and excitement.
Carrot and Smoked Quinoa Kibbeh
Rachel Steeds of plant-based kitchen Greenhouse has created this wonderful vegan twist on the Middle Eastern classic Kibbeh. Typically made with bulgur wheat and meat, Rachel's version combines pulses, smoked quinoa, carrots and spices for a flavour-packed dish.
Smoky British-Grown Hummus
Another great recipe from Martin Hill. We've quite a collection of recipes for hummus and similar dips, using different pulses and spices, but we’ve never had a smoked hummus. Halen Mon’s smoked salt and smoked water combine with our superb British-grown chickpeas to give this moreish hummus a deep, comforting flavour.
Flamingo Pea Paprikash
Based on the Hungarian dish Chicken Paprikash, but with a veggie twist. Isabella has replaced the chicken with our Whole Flamingo Peas, to make a hearty meal, flavoured with sweet paprika.
Butternut Squash, Chickpea & Spinach Soup
This hearty soup from Chetna's Healthy Indian is filling by itself but can also be served over rice. The delicate spicing brings together the simple flavours of the chickpeas, squash and spinach.
Black tahini, miso & kimchi hummus
We were blown away when we saw this amazing black hummus posted on Instagram by @hallefaraj and we're thrilled that she's happy for us to share it here.
Beetroot hummus with roasted lemon chickpeas
When Helena Barlow posted this pink humumus recipe on instagram it certainly caught our attention! Made with our creamy, quick to cook Norfolk Chickpeas it tastes as amazing as it looks.