Farmer's Pea Pie
Inspired by classic British Shepherd's Pie but using split green peas in place of traditional lamb mince, this Farmer's Pea Pie from the Cook & Him makes an equally comforting and satisfying vegan alternative. A splash of soy sauce and a dash of our umami paste give a wonderful depth of flavour. It's deliciously topped off with a rich yeasty root veg mash.
Hemp Pesto
This pesto really shows off our delicious and tender shelled hemp seed, evocative of pine nuts and hemp seed. With our fermented fava bean umami paste taking the place of the usual Parmesan cheese, this happens to be vegan.
Emmer & Fava Bean Sedani with Chickpeas and Leeks
This simple pasta dish shows off our fantastic collaboration with Pastificio Carleschi: sedani pasta made slowly and in small batches with UK grown organic fava bean flour and wholegrain Emmer flour.
Coleslaw with Toasted Camelina & Umami Dressing
Toasted camelina seeds add a delicate savoury crunch to this classic slaw of cabbage, carrot and onion, while our fermented fava bean umami paste gives a deep rich flavour to the dressing.
BBQ Bean & Lentil Tacos
Enhanced by the citrus aroma of our Sussex coriander seeds, these spicy bean and lentil tacos from The Cook & Him make a perfect summer supper. Or a feast if followed by their Summer Fruit Galettes.
Vegan Lentil Lasagne
We set The Cook & Him a challenge with this one, but the vegan lasagne they created is the perfect marriage for our British-grown Whole Olive Lentils and fermented Fava Bean Umami Paste. Packed with flavour, it can be made ahead of time, perfect for feeding a crowd or batch cooking for midweek dinners.
Quinoa and Fava Beanballs
These delicious vegan (no-)meatballs from The Cook & Him make an ideal midweek Veganuary supper, combining the satisfyingly earthy flavours of fava beans and quinoa with the deep intensity of our fava bean umami paste.
Fava Umami Paste Salsa Verde
This piquant and fresh salsa verde uses our fermented Fava Umami Paste in place of the usual preserved anchovies, a vegan alternative that provides a similar savoury depth.
Summer Bean Salad with Umami Dressing
A summer salad with plenty of ooomph provided by the fabulous depth of the Fava Umami Paste used for the dressing. This is a great dish to prepare ahead; unlike most salads it gets better after a few hours.