{"title":"Lentils \u0026 Chickpeas","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"olive-green-lentils","title":"Olive Green Lentils","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasty, versatile and easy to cook, these whole olive green lentils don’t need soaking and add a superb rich, nutty flavour to soups, stews and salads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe began trialling lentils in the UK in 2015 and had our first commercial harvest in 2018. Now we work with a small group of farmers in Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire and Sussex, all of whom are working to create more diverse, regenerative farming systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nine columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecipe for Whole Lentils\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/lentil-haricot-bean-and-mushroom-roast\" title=\"Lentil, Haricot Bean and Mushroom Roast\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLentil, Haricot Bean and Mushroom Roast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/Lentil-Haricot-Mushroom-Roast-1800x1200_655x437.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMore Recipes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/tagged\/lentils\" title=\"Recipes for lentils\"\u003eBrowse all our recipes for whole lentils\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seven columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole lentils don't need soaking and add a rich, nutty flavour to soups, stews and salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCooking instructions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck for any stones, rinse, cover with fresh water, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes (until tender). Or add directly to stews and casseroles, the lentils will cook with the other ingredients. Whole lentils retain their shape when cooked \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole Green Lentils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(May contain small stones or mudballs - check, wash \u0026amp; rinse lentils carefully before cooking)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAllergy information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLentils are naturally gluten free, however they are grown and harvested with equipment that also handles cereals containing gluten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical values\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1359kJ (325kcal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47.6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.9g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.02g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for vegans and vegetarians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh Protein, fibre, low fat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":12603671150646,"sku":"B-NWOL\/500G","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg - SAVE 10%","offer_id":12603731771446,"sku":"B-NWOL\/1K","price":7.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg - SAVE 20%","offer_id":12603732951094,"sku":"B-NWOL\/5K","price":34.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20kg - SAVE 30%","offer_id":32989334732940,"sku":"W-NWOL\/20K","price":121.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/products\/Olive-Green-Lentils-2400x1600.jpg?v=1678890318"},{"product_id":"british-chickpeas","title":"British Chickpeas","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChickpeas are back! The last of the most recent Norfolk chickpea harvest, there are very occasional stones in this batch so please check them over when soaking and cooking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese delicious and tender chickpeas are from a trial harvest from British production. Grown just outside Norwich in Norfolk, the weather was kind to them - they ripened early and harvest was more straightforward than in previous years. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorfolk farmer Henry Raker harvested the \u003ca title=\"UK's first commercial crop of chickpeas harvested in Norfolk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2019\/aug\/29\/uk-first-commercial-crop-chickpeas-harvested-norfolk\"\u003efirst ever field-scale crop of British chickpeas\u003c\/a\u003e on his Breckland farm in 2019. This crop was grown on a different farm (just outside Norwich) and harvested almost a month earlier than we've managed in previous years. Packed and ready for sale this is the best tasting crop we've had.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nine columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecipes for Chickpeas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Beetroot hummus with roasted lemon chickpeas\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/beetroot-hummus-with-roasted-lemon-chickpeas\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeetroot hummus with roasted lemon chickpeas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/Beetroot-hummus-with-roasted-lemon-chickpeas-1280x640.jpg?v=1641224700\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMore Recipes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Black tahini, miso \u0026amp; kimchi hummus\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/black-tahini-miso-kimchi-hummus\"\u003eBla\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eck tahini, miso \u0026amp; kimchi hummus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Emmer \u0026amp; Fava Bean Sedani with Chickpeas and Leeks\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/emmer-fava-bean-sedani-with-chickpeas-and-leeks\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEmmer \u0026amp; Fava Bean Sedani with Chickpeas and Leeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Recipes for chickpeas\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/tagged\/chickpeas\"\u003eBrowse all our recipes for chickpeas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seven columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCooking instructions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak the chickpeas for 6 hours. Cover with water or stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 30 to 50 minutes until the chickpeas are soft. Add more water if needed. To cook from dry in a pressure cooker put 500g in the cooker, cover with around 1.5 to 2 litres of water (or, better, stock) - depending on what you're planning to do with the chickpeas this is also a good time to add an onion, some garlic, possibly a chilli and other spices and herbs. Bring to pressure, cook for 20 minutes, leave to stand and cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChickpeas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAllergy information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Allergens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical values\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,405kJ (334kcal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.9g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.9g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.02g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for vegans and vegetarians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":31278972731532,"sku":"B-NWCH\/500G","price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg - SAVE 5%","offer_id":31278972829836,"sku":"B-NWCH\/1K","price":7.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5kg - SAVE 15%","offer_id":31278972862604,"sku":"B-NWCH\/5K","price":32.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"20kg - SAVE 30%","offer_id":31278972895372,"sku":"W-NWCH\/25K","price":105.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/Whole-Chickpeas-Norfolk-2400x1600.jpg?v=1682441046"},{"product_id":"mix-2-pilau","title":"Mix #2 - Pilau","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\" style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of Wholegrain Emmer Wheat and Olive Green Lentils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur blend of emmer and lentils makes an excellent pilau, but can also be used in salads, as a base for stews or as a delicious alternative to rice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":34775393075359,"sku":"J-NBP2\/500G","price":2.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg - SAVE 10%","offer_id":34775393108127,"sku":"J-NBP2\/1K","price":4.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg - SAVE 20%","offer_id":34775393140895,"sku":"J-NBP2\/5K","price":21.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg - SAVE 30%","offer_id":34775393173663,"sku":"W-NBP2\/25K","price":94.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/products\/image_847de60c-8385-465c-8746-c42dbdfc418c.jpg?v=1621456349"},{"product_id":"black-lentils-from-france-organic","title":"Black Lentils from France, Organic","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole sloe black lentils grown by the Desforges brothers on their family farm in the fertile land between the Seine and Loire. These small lentils hold their shape and have a distinctively aromatic flavour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou won't find better than these black lentils grown by Jérémy and Jonathan Desforges at the Ferme des 3 Rois in the Beauce region of central France.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're excited to be working with the Desforges brothers to bring some of their superb organic pulses across the Channel, less of a journey than some of our Scottish organic fava have to travel! The Ferme des 3 Rois was converted by Jérémy and Jonathan to organic production and diverse cropping in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The black “Beluga” lentil variety grows best in dry chalky soils, thriving in central France. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seven columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCooking instructions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo need to soak! Place in a pan, cover with water or stock, bring to the boil then simmer for 15-20 minutes until soft. Add more water if needed. Or add directly to stews etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eNotes on Cooking Dried Pulses\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooking times for dried pulses will be longer at higher altitudes and when cooking with hard water or older pulses. Cooked pulses can be used immediately or frozen for later use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pulses-101-part-2-cooking-basics-water-heat\" title=\"Pulses 101, part 2: Cooking basics - water \u0026amp; heat\"\u003ePulses 101, part 2: Cooking basics - water \u0026amp; heat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e blog post for more about cooking dried pulses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Lentils\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAllergy information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Allergens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical values\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1331kJ (318kcal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA variety of \u003cem\u003eLens culinaris\u003c\/em\u003e lentil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for vegans and vegetarians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":55907959931254,"sku":"R-OWBL\/500G","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg - SAVE 10%","offer_id":55907959964022,"sku":"R-OWBL\/1K","price":8.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5kg - SAVE 20%","offer_id":55907959996790,"sku":"R-OWBL\/5K","price":39.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/OWBLOrganicWholeBlackLentilsFranceJul2025-EDIT.jpg?v=1752241979"},{"product_id":"black-garbanzo-beans-from-north-america","title":"Black Garbanzo Beans from North America","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px; width: 526px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare heirloom chickpeas - known as garbanzo beans in America - with a firm, meaty bite and a wonderful nuttiness that thrives in bold, high‑heat, flavour‑forward cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeirloom Bean Co\u003c\/a\u003e sources these and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-heirloom-bean-co\" title=\"The Heirloom Bean Co - Phaseolus beans from North America\"\u003erange of other Phaseolus beans\u003c\/a\u003e from North American bean specialist Rancho Gordo, founded in the early 2000s by Steve Sando to preserve and promote traditional and rare bean varieties of the Americas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese striking, inky black chickpeas are denser than the common or garden beige variety, with a toasty aroma and satisfyingly dense texture that stays firm even in long cooking. Traditionally used across parts of India and the Mediterranean, they excel in smoky braises, hearty soups, roasted‑veg dishes and warm salads. Their nutty depth pairs beautifully with spices, citrus and charred flavours. Black garbanzos are most famously associated with Italy, where they’re known as ceci neri. These chickpeas are cultivated in California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages \u0026amp; cooking instructions © Rancho Gordo Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"The Heirloom Bean Co","offers":[{"title":"453g","offer_id":57603176825206,"sku":"Z-GRGBLG\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/1_black-garbanzo-bean-714297_jpg.webp?v=1775166831"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/collections\/British-Chickpeas-bowl-2021-2400x1600.jpg?v=1684953612","url":"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/collections\/lentils-chickpeas\/american.oembed","provider":"Hodmedod's Wholefoods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}