Warm Halloumi and Chickpea Skillet

Ingredients

• Halloumi Cheese

  200 g

  $3.40

• Canned Chickpeas

  1 tin (400 g)

  $0.90

• Cherry Tomatoes

  200 g

  $1.28

• Olive oil

  2 tbsp

  $0.20

• Cumin

  1 tsp

  $0.07

• Smoked Paprika

  1/2 tsp

  $0.04

• Lemon

  1/2

  $0.25

• Fresh Mint

  2 tbsp chopped

  $0.33

• Salt

  1/2 tsp

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Cut the halloumi into 1.5 cm bite-sized cubes and drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the halloumi cubes and sear for 2 to 3 minutes, turning until golden brown on all sides, then transfer to a plate.

4. 4

   Add the remaining olive oil to the pan, toss in chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, ground cumin, and smoked paprika.

5. 5

   Sauté for 4 minutes until the chickpeas are warm and the tomatoes begin to soften.

6. 6

   Return the browned halloumi to the skillet, season with a pinch of salt, squeeze lemon juice over everything, and fold in chopped mint before serving.