There's couscous, and then there's veggie couscous. The key here is to cook it to fluffy perfection, then take it to another level by bringing it together with fresh elements like capsicum and tomato. It serves as the perfect bed for juicy, spiced halloumi.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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1 packet
couscous
(Contains: Gluten(Wheat); )
1 sachet
Chicken-Style Stock Powder
1
Capsicum
1
Tomato
1 packet
Flaked Almonds
(Contains: Almond; )
1 sachet
Chermoula Spice Blend
1 packet
Halloumi
(Contains: Milk; )
1 packet
Baby Leaves
1 packet
Garlic Dip
(May be present: Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Almond. )
olive oil
¾ cup
boiling water
• Boil the kettle. Place couscous and chicken-style stock powder in a medium bowl. • Add the boiling water and stir to combine. Immediately cover with a plate and leave for 5 minutes. • Fluff up with a fork and set aside. • In a medium bowl, place haloumi and cover with water to soak.
• Meanwhile, roughly chop capsicum and tomato. • Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Toast flaked almonds, tossing, until golden, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. • Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook capsicum, tossing, until tender, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Drain haloumi and pat dry. Cut the haloumi into 1cm-thick slices. • In a medium bowl, combine chermoula spice blend and a drizzle of olive oil. Add haloumi and turn to coat. • Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Cook haloumi until golden brown, 1-2 minutes each side. Transfer to a plate. • Add capsicum, tomato, baby spinach leaves to cooked couscous. Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste. Mix well.
• Divide veggie couscous between bowls and top with chermoula haloumi. • Garnish with toasted flaked almonds. Serve with a dollop of garlic dip. Enjoy!