Warm Halloumi and Herb Couscous Bowl

Mediterranean · Cyprus

Warm Halloumi and Herb Couscous Bowl

Crisp seared halloumi served over fluffy warm couscous with fresh herbs and lemon.

18 min Easy Serves 2$6.47 estimated
Halal
Vegetarian

Contains: Dairy

Ingredients

  • Couscous

    200 g

    $0.56
  • Halloumi Cheese

    200 g

    $3.40
  • Cherry Tomatoes

    150 g

    $0.96
  • Fresh Mint

    0.5 bunch

    $0.55
  • Parsley

    0.5 bunch

    $0.30
  • Lemon

    1

    $0.50
  • Olive oil

    2 tbsp

    $0.20
  • Salt

    0.5 tsp

    $0.00

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl, add a pinch of salt, pour over 250 ml of boiling water, cover, and let steam for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Slice the halloumi cheese into 1 cm thick slabs.

  3. 3

    Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and sear the halloumi slices for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.

  4. 4

    Fluff the steeped couscous with a fork and stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped mint, and chopped parsley.

  5. 5

    Drizzle the couscous with the remaining olive oil and fresh lemon juice, then toss gently to combine.

  6. 6

    Divide the couscous into bowls, top with hot seared halloumi slices, and serve immediately.