Lentil & Roasted Root Veg Salad
Recipe Box
Serves 4 @ £2.22 per person
Make the most of our hearty British-grown root vegetables and protein-rich lentils in one vibrant dish.
Vegan
A warm, hearty salad celebrating the best of British autumn produce.
Our nutty olive green lentils pair perfectly with sweet Suffolk carrots, earthy beetroot, crisp white kohl rabi, and caramelised red onion — all roasted until tender and tossed with fresh herbs, olive oil, and lemon.
Serve warm as a wholesome vegetarian main or at room temperature as a colourful side.
What's in the box:
1 x Olive Green Lentils (500g)
1 x Suffolk Carrots, washed (500g)
1 x Beetroot, Loose (500g)
1 x White Kohl Rabi (apx. 900g, £2.17/Kg)
1 x Red Onions (125g x 1)
Protein from British fields — wholesome, homegrown, and delicious.
You’ll also need:
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Olive oil
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lemon
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salt & pepper
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and a handful of fresh herbs (parsley or mint recommended).
How to cook:
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Preheat oven to 200 °C (180 °C fan).
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Prepare your veg:
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Wash and trim the carrots and beetroot (peel if desired).
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Peel the kohl rabi and cut into 2–3 cm cubes.
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Peel and quarter the red onion.
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Roast:
Toss all vegetables in 1 tbsp olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and spread evenly on a roasting tray. Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelised.
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Cook the lentils:
Rinse 250 g of lentils, place in a saucepan with 3× their volume of fresh water, bring to the boil and simmer for 15–20 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain well.
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Assemble the salad:
Combine lentils and roasted veg in a large bowl, add chopped fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
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Serve:
Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Optional: top with crumbled feta or toasted walnuts.
Farm Direct story:
All the vegetables in this box are freshly harvested from British farms and delivered to you direct from the grower. Our lentils are premium quality, British grown, cook evenly without pre-soaking, and hold their shape beautifully — ideal for wholesome salads like this.