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Haloumi & Roast Capsicum Couscous

Haloumi & Roast Capsicum Couscous

with Creamy Pesto Dressing
4.0(118)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
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Protein
26.1g protein
Preparation Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Eggs
  • Walnut
  • Almond
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Soy
  • Almond
  • Macadamia
  • Cashew
  • Milk
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Brazil nut
  • Traces of Cashew
  • Hazelnut
  • Pine Nut
  • Pecan
  • Pistachio
  • Walnut

Couscous, our favourite grain, is back again to star in another dinner winner. Watch squeaky haloumi get golden in the pan, while the roast veggies crisp up in the oven. Top it all off with a dollop of creamy pesto dressing and some flaked almonds for crunch! This recipe is under 650kcal per serving.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1

capsicum

½

carrot

1 packet

haloumi

(Contains: Milk)

1 sachet

vegetable stock powder

1 packet

couscous

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Soy.)

1 bag

baby spinach leaves

1 packet

creamy pesto dressing

(Contains: Milk, Eggs, Walnut May be present: Almond, Macadamia, Cashew.)

1 packet

flaked almonds

(Contains: Almond May be present: Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pine Nut, Pecan, Pistachio, Walnut.)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

¾ cup

water

1 drizzle

white wine vinegar

Energy (kJ)2712 kJ
Fat40.9 g
of which saturates16.1 g
Carbohydrate43.1 g
of which sugars8.8 g
Protein26.1 g
Sodium1575 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Baking Tray
Baking Paper
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Preheat the oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. • Roughly chop capsicum. Cut haloumi into 1cm-thick slices. In a medium bowl, add haloumi and cover with water. • Place capsicum on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. • Roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.

2
2

• Grate carrot (see ingredients). In a medium saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook carrot, stirring, until softened, 2-3 minutes. • Add the water (see ingredients) and vegetable stock powder and bring to the boil. • Add couscous, stir to combine. Cover with a lid and remove from heat. • Set aside until the water is absorbed, 5 minutes. Fluff up with fork.

3
3

• When the veggies have 5 minutes remaining, drain and pat haloumi dry. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook haloumi, until golden brown, 2 minutes each side.

4
4

• To the bowl with the couscous, add the roasted capsicum, baby spinach leaves and a small drizzle of white wine vinegar. Toss to combine. Season to taste. • Divide herby capsicum and couscous between bowls. Top with haloumi, creamy pesto dressing and flaked almonds to serve. Enjoy!

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