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Halloumi and lemon couscous

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Golden halloumi and a fresh tomato salad over fluffy couscous.

5 min prep · 10 min cook · Serves 2 · Main

Recipe by Other People's Recipes · Published · Updated

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Golden halloumi and a fresh tomato salad over fluffy couscous.

An OPR editorial recipe for home cooking. The photograph is a serving illustration.

The method

  1. 1Put the couscous in a heatproof bowl, pour over the boiling stock and cover for 5 minutes, or follow its packet instructions.
  2. 2Pat the halloumi dry. Warm the oil in a frying pan and cook the slices for 2 minutes per side until golden.
  3. 3Mix tomatoes, cucumber and lemon juice. Add the cooked halloumi just before serving.
  4. 4Fluff the couscous with a fork, combine with the prepared topping and divide between two bowls.

Cook's notes & swaps

A little help from the OPR kitchen

These are optional pointers for making the recipe your own while keeping the spirit of the original.

Make it your own

Choose standard instant couscous, not giant couscous, for this timing.

A note from the OPR kitchen

An OPR editorial recipe for everyday home cooking. Timings are a guide and depend on your equipment; follow the method and check food is fully cooked. This recipe has not been independently kitchen-tested.

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