Split Yellow Peas

As part of his five-day takeover, chef and author David Bez of Salad Pride shares a daily recipe inspired by Hodmedod’s British-grown pulses, grains and seeds – proving simple salads can be full of flavour. Enjoy this vibrant salad of black barley and split yellow peas with charred broccoli tossed in a fresh Thai basil and hemp seed pesto.

Isabella Palmer's take on Iranian ash reshteh made with English marrowfat and split or naked yellow peas is a comforting noodle soup that makes the most of the creamy sweetness of British-grown marrowfat peas. Serve topped with tangy dairy, fresh herbs and crispy onions (the ready-made kind are very convenient). Classically ash reshteh has sour yoghurt stirred through before serving, but Isabella prefers just using sour cream or crème fraîche as a topping. 

This vibrant take on the classic South Asian kitchari brings together split peas and pearled spelt for a protein and fibre-rich base, paired with seasonal vegetables and deeply aromatic spices.