Merchant Gourmet

“My wonderful friend Caroline Moore taught me about Koftas, this is the first time I’ve cooked and written a recipe […]

We’ve partnered up with Tiba Tempeh on this one for a quick, simple but very tasty plant based meal that’s full […]

Deliciously Persian spice vegetable skewers on a bed of Persian Style Quinoa & Lentils, a perfect quick and easy plant-based midweek meal.

This is a magical soup, the creamiest you will ever taste, but it doesn’t have any cream added

Tasty tacos that ate fresh, quick and perfect for a light and easy summer meal

“My kids and I love lentil bolognese, they are so used to it that when they go to stay with […]

This one pan lunch is simple, filling and packed full of flavours. The butternut squash and halloumi go perfectly with the subtle spices of the Persian quinoa and lentils.

These tasty waffles are packed with Spanish flavour and so simple to make. Perfect for brunch, lunch or quick snack.

This combination of spices is best served warm, with your choice of grilled kebab meats or cheeses.

This fresh yet filling side dish is the perfect accompaniment to chicken or white fish, and will keep perfectly well in the fridge for a few days after prepping.

These quick roast carrots are a game changer and perfect for a speedy work lunch. Make it vegan with a plantbased yoghurt, or add an additional portion of protein for a more substantial dinner.

The sweet, sharp and salty combination of the roasted feta and tomatoes with the balsamic vinegar dressing, goes perfectly with the warming earthiness of the puy lentils.

A lovely, light recipe – perfect for lunch outside in the sun!

This recipe gives a new twist to traditional pancakes and, if you have a blender, it couldn’t be quicker or easier to make. The Beluga® lentils give the pancakes a warm peppery flavour, while the salsa adds freshness and colour. As well as the salsa, the pancakes would also be delicious served topped with poached eggs or natural yoghurt.

The key to this dish is the slicing of your vegetables, the finer the better! Eat with BBQ prawns, pork or beef.

This creation can easily be a delicious vegetarian main meal by itself, with a few slices of crusty white bread to dip in the dressing. Otherwise, add to BBQ’d meats and cheeses of your choice.

A beautiful simple plate to whip up for lunch or a quick dinner – swap in your favourite veggies for never ending combos! The zesty Peruvian Grains go perfectly with anything!

Simple & delicious stuffed tortilla pockets with Smoky Spanish Style Grains & Rice and served with a creamy vegan chilli cheese dip

These Mexican Style Veggie Balls are packed full of flavours and takes no time at all to make thanks to Merchant Gourmet precooked Mexican style Rice Grain and pulses.

This soup is naturally creamy from the cauliflower and chestnut puree gives it a twist. Makes a perfect dairy-free nutritionally balanced plant based meal.

This dish is an autumnal explosion of flavours; sweet, sour, spicy and super satisfying.

These punchy little fritters are great to make in bulk and put in your lunch box throughout the week, they’re plant based, delicious and rather filling so tick many boxes!

This Salad is perfect for a light summery dinner. I love combination of fresh and cooked veggies and I don’t like to spend ages in the kitchen

Sweet, soft, salty, crisp and very moreish, this is the ultimate weeknight supper

This is a fresh and feisty little number with plenty of crunch from the cucumber and extra tang from the lemon.

A quick, easy but very tasty way to get maximum veggie goodness in one bowl!

This hot pot is irresistibly hearty

A tongue-tango of Smoky Spanish Style Grains, chorizo, peppers, paprika & prawns. Awe and some.

This zingy fruity salad is a winner! By Alex Mackay

An eye- and mouth opening medley of rich Beluga Lentils, turbo charged to classic status by sweet, succulent beetroot

Freekeh, a glorious green blend of pesto, rocket, runner beans and edamame. Fresh isn’t the word.

“I first came across the idea of using leaves as a wrap on a Korean Airline flight and I love […]

A lovely, light, Scandi-inspired lunch of smoked salmon, lentils and cucumber ribbons, covered in a zesty crème fraîche dressing.

A refreshing mix of sweet watermelon and salty feta with grains and fresh mint come together in this light side salad that is full of colour and flavour.

Turning tabbouleh into more filling salad perfect for lunch or light dinner. Served with everyone’s favourite halloumi and pomegranate seeds for an extra burst of vitamins and sweetness!

A quick and delicious salad with grilled Halloumi, perfect for lunch or a light supper.

Soups are a wonderful way to warm up in winter but often don’t fill you up. This chunky Tomato & Lentil soup is packed with fibre to see you through to dinner.

A colourful salad with an amazingly fresh mix of flavours. Works well as a side dish, or popped into a pitta for lunch (with a good scattering of feta).

This dark and delicious vegan salad is a massively moreish mix of texture and flavour.

This wonderful winter warmer is the perfect dish to eat on cold winter nights.

Sweet peaches, creamy mozzarella, salty prosciutto and nutty quinoa come together in this simple salad that celebrates summer stone fruit season.

The porcini’s earthy flavour is the perfect partner for the Puglia lentils and parsley in this delicious soup recipe

This is a little like a lentil minestrone with a few spices added, one of which is the paprika that gives the soup a smoky kiss

This is a hearty, warming recipe full of veggie goodness and the fibre of the glorious grains, perfect for a cold winters day