Gluten Free

Quinoa contains more protein than other grains and is gluten-free. Delicious with a salad, in a vegan Buddha bowl or as a nutritious breakfast.

Try this sunshine quinoa slaw or vegetarian stuffed acorn squash by Cookie + Kate. 

Top tip to the perfectly fluffy quinoa: Use twice as much water as quinoa, cook uncovered. Cook until the water has disappeared (be careful not to burn; should be ~10 minutes) and remove the pot from the heat. Cover for 5 mins, then fluff with a fork. 

A versatile and effective thickening agent, xanthan gum is a must-have for gluten-free baking, helping to create the perfect texture in your recipes. Beyond the kitchen, it’s also a fantastic addition to natural cleaning solutions - use it to make a thick, sanitising cleaning spray or a powerful washing machine cleaner. Practical, multi-purpose, and easy to use!

Split peas are an excellent source of protein, folate, and fiber. Add some vegetables and a few thick slices of bread for dunking, and you've got a deeply satisfying meal that's low in fat and high in nutrition.

Soaking peas overnight in water shortens their cooking time, but it's not entirely necessary and split peas can cook relatively quickly. Unsoaked peas take from 1 to 2 hours of simmering; soaked peas take about 40 minutes. Also, the only difference between yellow and green split peas is color.

Try this great recipe: Easy yellow split pea and spinach dahl from Easy peasy foodie. Or want a great alternative starter/finger food, then try these split pea fritters with curry sauce from Healthiersteps.