With grains being an essential part of your diet and pulses counting towards your five a day, we’ve put together some of our favourite recipes to showcase the endless possibilities these bring. Whether it’s barley, rice, chickpeas or cannellini beans – it’s all very nice when mixed in with these mouth-watering (and healthy!) ingredients. Scroll to the bottom of the post for more information and our top tips for cooking with grains and pulses.
Warm wild rice salad with camembert and roasted vegetables
Get your veggies on in the most colourful of ways with this wild rice salad.
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Pearl barley, goat’s cheese and butternut squash risotto
Welcome to risotto remixed with the fresh addition of pearl barley.
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Coconut wild rice pudding with mango and mint salsa
A bit of sweetness to top off your grain-filled menu. Enjoy!
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Spicy sweet potato and chickpea soup
A real winter warmer designed for year-round deliciousness.
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Sausage and bean casserole
Enjoy this hearty dish either with sausage or the succulent taste of chicken thighs for a Provençal-style stew
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Salmon and quinoa with a citrus and chilli dressing
Other types of oily fish can replace salmon in this zesty recipe.
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What is a grain?
Grains are edible seeds from grasses, such as wheat, oats, barley or rice. Explore our range