Merchant Gourmet

This Beluga Lentil Bolognese is a huge hit with most children and meat eaters! This quick, easy, flavourful and super delicious recipe is really handy when you’re pressed for time and you can rest easy that you’re eating a filling and nourishing meal packed full of protein and fibre!

This recipe is an amazing, nutritious alternative to the classic baked beans on toast, a delicious plant-based recipe that can be eaten any time of the day!

This hearty recipe is perfect for a filling winter recipe with all the goodness of delicious roasted root veg.   […]

These BBQ lentils are undeniably moreish – you’ll want to put them with everything!

The Merchant Gourmet pouches are intended to make meals easier so this casserole is in keeping with that, requires only a few ingredients and is quick to prepare and delicious to eat.

by @ThoroughlyModernMilly

Nothing says comfort more that the traditional cottage pie but this delicious plant based lentil recipe gives the same amount of comfort with much less of the guilt!

If you’ve ever made the traditional version you’ll be amazed by this easy aubergines, lentil, chestnut and almost instant cheese sauce vegetarian recipe

This comforting bowl of chunky lentil soup will have all of your friends and family asking for the recipe, and the good news is it’s so simple to make. Leave out the chorizo and use veggie stock for a vegetarian version of the dish.

Here we have a vibrant, middle eastern salad with a few extra special touches to liven up the plate. The pita chips are a delicious addition, you’ll be wondering why you hadn’t thought of them yourself!

Goodness-filled and guilt-free, our tasty breakfast patty is a blend of lightly spiced Beluga Lentils and beetroot, topped with a fried egg and served in sesame seed topped mushroom bun.

A lentil twist on a classic dish, perfect for a mid-week dinner full of goodness and a bit of a one pot wonder!

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

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.

Delicious, rich and full of goodness, these Beluga Lentil and Mushroom Pot pies are perfect for a plant based meal.

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

Shape the lentil mixture into four spicy burgers, or eight mini sliders if you’d prefer. Top with avocado, rocket, red onion and Sriracha mayonnaise for homemade fast food as its best.

This tasty recipe uses traditional French methods that goes perfectly with our French Puy lentils. Once you’ve batch cooked the confit garlic, it takes no time to pull together this beautifully balanced salad.

Recipe by @AnnaBarnettCooks

This is the quickest route I know to the satisfaction of comfort food. The saucy lentils and Parmesan or chestnut puree create the type of texture associated with risotto and the taste associated with Bolognaise sauce, but they do it in 6 minutes rather than 20

A twist on the classic hummus with extra sweetness from the caramelised garlic.

This recipe is a real winner, simple to make but will wow your guests every time.

Lentils are a great source of protein and add a different dimension to any plant-based dish. They are also packed full of iron, are high in fibre and promote good gut bacteria

“Parathas are something I grew up eating, but normally they are stuffed with vegetables. I mixed it up and created a Puy lentil filling, which gives them a nutty, hearty flavour.”

Rich Puy Lentils, creamy spinach and runny egg yolk cascade from al dente pasta, blending with brown butter & thick […]

Creamy results with very minimal effort. Vegetarian lentil stew with fresh thyme and mushrooms, served on a bed of polenta for a cosy night in.

These lentil kofte’s are a fun vegetarian treat for all the family. The garlicky yogurt dip adds a fresh flavour to the pita’s, you’ll wish you made extra!

Serve up this stew on any day of the week for a flavoursome and hearty meal full of protein and fibre and an abundance of phytonutrients. The key to this stew is to keep most of the ingredients quite chunky.

This vegan curry has a medley of delicious elements to keep your taste buds guessing.

This simple salad recipe uses our Puy Lentils with a peppery watercress pesto and warm griddled chicken.

This dish is light and fresh, requires minimal ingredients and even less effort – perfect for a lazy spring evening.

This recipe is for Recovery – a high protein dish that players would eat after training or matches to help promote recovery, repair and adaptation.

This totally vegan bolognese is the perfect healthy take on a classic winter warmer

A tasty vegetarian take on meatballs and comfort food bliss!

A fragrant mix of lentils, spinach, onions and spices with eggs cooked into it – the perfect brunch dish!

Aromatic, wholesome, veggie and totally delicious. This lentil curry really is a winter warmer winner.

This is a wonderful staple of India and a wonderful high protein vegetarian dish – take out the butter from this Dhal and you also get a vegan version!

Lightly spiced Beluga Lentils and Beetroot make this delicious veggie burger, made extra special with a red curry mayo!

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

Just add tortillas or sliced carrots, celery and cucumber for a healthy snack!

These super indulgent stuffed mushrooms are guaranteed to impress even the biggest of meat-eaters sat at the table.

A recipe to recreate our Ready to Eat Porcini and Thyme Lentil du Berry with our Simply Cooked Puy Lentils

A delicious vegetarian and gluten free take on a lasagne using crunchy almonds creamy squash and earthy lentils

The crisp filo top and warming lentil base make the ultimate comfort food – not just for vegans!

This hot pot is irresistibly hearty

Merguez sausages are from North Africa. They are fantastic with creamy Puy Lentils and the spicy tomato sauce. If you can’t get Merguez sausages, try chorizo or kabanos.

This is great as a starter or main course. The juicy tomatoes work wonderfully with the flavoursome lentils and it only takes 25 minutes to make.

Lentils are an excellent source of protein and together with the pasta, make a satisfying main meal. The combination of fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables, make this a real winter warmer

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

Freshly baked with Puy Lentils, toasted Freekeh & juicy raisins, this legendary loaf was made for sharing. Served warm with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

You won’t even miss the meat in this super tasty, super quick vegan take on pâté!

Slow-simmered Puy Lentils, carrots and tasty chipolatas in a decadently rich sauce sprinkled with thyme. OMGenius!

Deep, dark, rich, gooey, slightly spicy and surprising, the Beluga lentils are like little chocolate chips inside the brownies.

An easy chicken dinner that can be whipped up quickly on a busy weeknight. Spicy harissa is cooled off with a yoghurt dressing and crunchy toasted almonds.

A recipe to recreate our Ready to Eat Porcini and Thyme Lentil du Berry with Puy Lentils

Delicious, rich in protein and fibre, this is a heart warming meal perfect for #veganuary with a decadent truffle twist.

Another far flung plate from our tireless travels. Crispy Puy Lentil and sun-dried tomato croquettes served with aioli & a hot splash of Sriracha.

This beluga lentil & black bean chilli is a great meal for the whole family. It’s so quick and easy to make, the ingredients are inexpensive, it can easily be adapted to make it less or more spicy, it’s suitable for vegans, vegetarians and those on a gluten free diet and it’s incredibly delicious and satisfying!

Bread has long been a staple of human civilisation; now you can get in on the action with this simple, delicious loaf that makes great bruschetta.

The flavours and textures in this recipe all work really well together. The Puy Lentils also look great on your plate.

Inspired by Ottolenghi this beautiful recipe make for an amazing dip for your veggie sticks or on crackers.

This quick, colourful and delicious salad can be whatever you want it to be.

A tasty and simple salad that will really fill you up!

Add a bit of substance to your salads with our Beluga lentils, this salad with burrata, Sunblush tomato and Salsa Verde hits the spot every time!

Everyone needs a burger sometimes, feel guilt-free with this healthier version! Still tastes amazing!

You’ll find lots of delicious and rich flavours in this casserole, making it a real winner in the Winter months

This is the perfect spicy nutritious alternative to Jacket potato and beans.

A delicious, vegetarian , weekend showstopper!

A hearty Shepherd’s pie with a little twist and no need for an oven!

A central-American style dish with our lentil twist! Simmered with garlic, tomatoes, chives, peppers & two perfectly poached eggs in a skillet fit for a gaucho.

This is a great dinner, breakfast, brunch or lunch!

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

A delicious way to get lots of veggies into your diet, perfect for a midweek meal.

A deliciously wholesome, summery salad – just the thing for a quick lunch.

An easy plant based dish straight from the oven to table that is high in fibre and protein

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.

This dish is seriously elegant and earthy, ideal for a more intimate Christmas.

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

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

Perfect for a picnic or as a protein packed addition to a salad! The minty yoghurt goes perfectly with these lovely little lentil cakes!

These Puglia lentils with truffle oil are the new kids on the block. Served simply with steak and blue cheese, the flavours speak for themselves.

If preparing for a BBQ or dinner party, this dish can all be prepped well before eating – just add the ricotta and mint just before serving. Pair with sausages, grilled chicken or on its own for a veggie spread!