Beans and Pulses

Also known as the ‘navy bean’,these small oval beans have a smooth buttery texture and widely used in France, Spain, Portugal and South America

Organic Haricot beans are small, oval, plump and creamy-white with a mild flavour and smooth, buttery texture. With little taste of their own, they absorb other flavours easily, which makes them popular beans to use in bean salads, vegetable soups, slow-cooked dishes casseroles and bean purées.

Also known as the ‘navy bean’,these small oval beans have a smooth buttery texture and widely used in France, Spain, Portugal and South America

Marrowfat peas are mature green peas that have been left to dry out naturally in the field rather than harvested when ripe like garden peas. They are starchy with a great colour and are often used to make mushy peas.

Dried naturally on the field these are ideal for making mushy peas

Also know as split mung beans, best soaked for 1/2 hour

Also know as split mung beans, best soaked for 1/2 hour

The mung bean is mainly cultivated in East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. It is used as an ingredient in both savory and sweet dishes.

Mung beans, or Green Gram as they are alternativley known, are incredibly versatile legumes and are typically eaten in salads, soups and stir-frys. They are mainly cultivated in East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent where they are used as an ingredient in both savoury and sweet dishes.

The mung bean is mainly cultivated in East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. It is used as an ingredient in both savory and sweet dishes.

The mung bean is mainly cultivated in East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. It is used as an ingredient in both savory and sweet dishes.

Pinto Beans are ubiquitous with Mexican and Brazilian cooking. They are best soaked to shorten cooking time. Use to make Smoked Pinto Beans, Mexican style Refried Beans and other favourites like Three bean chilli.

The most popular bean in Mexico, these speckled beans can be eaten whole, mashed or refried

The most popular bean in Mexico, these speckled beans can be eaten whole, mashed or refried

All kidney beans once cooked can be enjoyed cold in salads or made into purées with the addition of oil and served as a dip. Red kidney beans are often associated with chilli con carne. Best soaked overnight then drained

All kidney beans once cooked can be enjoyed cold in salads or made into purées with the addition of oil and served as a dip. Red kidney beans are often associated with chilli con carne. Best soaked overnight then drained

Red Kidney beans are given the name due to the resemblance of the human kidney in shape and colour. They are high in protein and fibre and provide an abundance of nutrients to a meal. They must be soaked overnight, drained and boiled before cooking. Due to their dense texture they go really well in vegetable chilli and as a topping for baked potatoes. They are best in simmered dishes where their flesh absorbs the flavours of the sauce.

Unlike the green and brown varieties red lentils are easily absorbed in liquid so ideal for soups or pureed

Unlike the green and brown varieties red lentils are easily absorbed in liquid so ideal for soups or pureed

A small orange coloured pulse, pre hulled and split. These Organic Red Lentils are ideal for use in soups, curries, stews and pâtés. They are perfect for making a simple daal or dip. No need to pre-soak, simply bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes approximately.