Charred Halloumi Grain Bowl

Middle Eastern · Lunch

Charred Halloumi Grain Bowl

40 minEasyServes 3$3.90/serve

Crisp halloumi over herby freekeh with roast vegetables and lemon yoghurt.

Tukka enjoying Middle Eastern food

Nutrition per serving

572

Calories

26g

Protein

52g

Carbs

29g

Fat

Estimated cost $3.90 per serving · $11.70 total

Ingredients

  • 250g halloumi, sliced 1cm thick
  • 200g freekeh or pearl couscous
  • 1 red capsicum, chunked
  • 1 zucchini, chunked
  • 1 red onion, wedged
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 150g Greek yoghurt
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Mint and parsley, chopped

Contains: Dairy, Gluten

Method

  1. 1

    Roast the vegetables with oil and ground coriander at 220°C for 25 minutes until caught at the edges.

  2. 2

    Cook the freekeh in salted water until tender, then drain well.

  3. 3

    Whisk the yoghurt with lemon juice and a splash of water until spoonable.

  4. 4

    Dry-fry the halloumi over high heat for 90 seconds per side until deeply golden.

  5. 5

    Fold the herbs through the warm grains, top with vegetables and halloumi, and spoon over the yoghurt.