Fava Bean & Wheat Risotto with Asparagus

Fava Bean & Wheat Risotto with Asparagus

by James Taylor May 09, 2023

Wholesome and packed with flavour, this "risotto" is made with wholegrain wheat, fava beans and seasonal asparagus. The wheat grains are cooked slowly in white wine and stock and finished with Parmesan. With less starch than the usual risotto rice, the wheat has a delicious nutty taste and slightly crunchy texture different from a traditional rice risotto.

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Lentil, Naked Oat & Squash Soup-Stew with Toasted Squash Seeds

Lentil, Naked Oat & Squash Soup-Stew with Toasted Squash Seeds

by Henrietta Inman October 30, 2020

A deliciously warming recipe from Henrietta Inman for a soup-stew combining Wakelyns squash and lentils. Just the thing for the cold days that are coming.

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Wheat Grain Summer Salad

Wheat Grain Summer Salad

by The Cook and Him August 20, 2020

A tasty and sustaining summer salad of wholegrain wheat, cherry tomatoes and broccoli.

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Vegan Paella with Fava Beans and Carlin Peas

Vegan Paella with Fava Beans and Carlin Peas

by The Cook and Him August 21, 2019 1 Comment

Traditional Spanish paella is usually cooked with fish or meat but The Cook & Him have given it a vegan twist, incorporating British pulses and grains. Absolutely packed with veggies, protein and flavour, this recipe is a one-pot wonder.

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