{"title":"Lentils \u0026 Chickpeas","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe've pioneered production of lentils and chickpeas on British farms and now work with a group of farmers growing regular crops of lentils in diverse rotations. Chickpeas are more challenging but we are continuing trials and the successful crops are tender and delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have superb black lentils from French organic farmers Jérémy \u0026amp; Jonathan Desforges.\u003c\/p\u003e","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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasty, tender, 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"emoji x1rg5ohu xxymvpz x19la9d6 x1fc57z9 x6ikm8r x10wlt62 x19co3pv x11tp94h xw4jnvo x1qx5ct2 xfibh0p xiy17q3 x1xsqp64 x1lkfr7t xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xy9tlov x1bhl96m\"\u003e⭐ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis product is part of our promotion on products \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wakelyns\" title=\"Inspired by Wakleyns\"\u003einspired by Wakelyns\u003c\/a\u003e. Sign up for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/pages\/newsletter\" title=\"Subscribe to Hodmedod's newsletter\"\u003eour newsletter\u003c\/a\u003e for the discount code! \u003cspan class=\"emoji x1rg5ohu xxymvpz x19la9d6 x1fc57z9 x6ikm8r x10wlt62 x19co3pv x11tp94h xw4jnvo x1qx5ct2 xfibh0p xiy17q3 x1xsqp64 x1lkfr7t xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xy9tlov x1bhl96m\"\u003e⭐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe first trialled British-grown lentils at Wakelyns in 2015 and had our first commercial harvest in 2018. We now work with a small group of farmers in Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire and Sussex, all working to grow lentils as part of more diverse, regenerative farming systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":12603671150646,"sku":"B-NWOL\/500G","price":4.35,"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":"B-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\u003eSorry, we've now sold out of the last crop of British-grown chickpeas but we'll have more available in the coming months from this summer's harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the meantime why not try some \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carlin-peas\" title=\"Carlin Peas from British farms\"\u003ecarlin peas\u003c\/a\u003e? They're a traditional British crop that makes a superb alternative to chickpeas with a similar nutty flavour and texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing chickpeas in the UK remains a challenge, but when the harvest is successful the chickpeas are among the best we’ve eaten – tasty and tender.\u003c\/p\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. We and others are continuing to trial chickpea crops to find the best variety and approach to growing to ensure reliable harvests in our maritime climate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":31278972731532,"sku":"B-NWCK\/500G","price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg - SAVE 10%","offer_id":31278972829836,"sku":"B-NWCK\/1K","price":6.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5kg - SAVE 20%","offer_id":31278972862604,"sku":"B-NWCK\/5K","price":30.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"20kg - SAVE 30%","offer_id":31278972895372,"sku":"Z-NWCK\/25K","price":106.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/British-Chickpeas-bowl-3x2.jpg?v=1781209499"},{"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":"S-NBP2\/500G","price":2.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg - SAVE 10%","offer_id":34775393108127,"sku":"S-NBP2\/1K","price":4.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg - SAVE 20%","offer_id":34775393140895,"sku":"S-NBP2\/5K","price":21.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg - SAVE 30%","offer_id":34775393173663,"sku":"Z-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","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":55907959931254,"sku":"D-OWBL\/500G","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg - SAVE 20%","offer_id":55907959996790,"sku":"D-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":"M-GRGBLG\/453G","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/1_black-garbanzo-bean-714297_jpg.webp?v=1775166831"},{"product_id":"speckled-green-lentils","title":"Speckled Green Lentils","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px;\" bgcolor=\"#d6fbed\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasty, versatile and easy to cook, our whole speckled green lentils don’t need soaking and add a superb nutty flavour \u0026amp; texture to soups, stews, salads \u0026amp; more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe began trialling production of 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, growing lentils as part of more diverse, agroecological farming systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodmedod's Whole Foods","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":57975025172854,"sku":"B-NWSL\/500G","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg - SAVE 10%","offer_id":57975025205622,"sku":"B-NWSL\/1K","price":8.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg - SAVE 20%","offer_id":57975025238390,"sku":"B-NWSL\/5K","price":39.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20kg - SAVE 30%","offer_id":57975025271158,"sku":"Z-NWSL\/20K","price":138.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/files\/SpeckledGreenLentilslose3x2.jpg?v=1779988555"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9925\/collections\/British-Chickpeas-bowl-2021-2400x1600.jpg?v=1782464865","url":"https:\/\/hodmedods.co.uk\/collections\/lentils-chickpeas\/wakelyns.oembed","provider":"Hodmedod's Wholefoods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}