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Moroccan-Style Haloumi

Moroccan-Style Haloumi

with Couscous Tabbouleh & Yoghurt Dressing
4.5(219)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 20, 2019
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Calories
2470 kcal
Protein
29.8g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Sulphites
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1 bunch

mint

1 unit

lemon

1 unit

tomato

1 unit

cucumber

1 packet

currants

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

1 block

haloumi

(Contains: Milk;)

1 packet

couscous

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

½ cube

vegetable stock

1 packet

Greek-style yoghurt

(Contains: Milk;)

½ sachet

chermoula spice mix

(Contains: Sulphites;)

1 bunch

spring onions

1 clove

garlic

1 bag

baby spinach leaves

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

3 tsp

water (for the yoghurt)

¾ cup

water (for the couscous)

per serving
Calories2470 kcal
Fat24.9 g
of which saturates15.4 g
Carbohydrate58.3 g
of which sugars19.4 g
Protein29.8 g
Sodium1350 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Chopping board
Knife
Small Bowl
Lid
Medium Pan
Medium Bowl
Medium Non-Stick Pan
Paper Towel
Large Bowl

Cooking Steps

Get prepped
1

Finely chop the garlic (or use a garlic press). Pick and finely chop the mint leaves. Cut the haloumi lengthways into 1cm slices. Place the haloumi slices into a medium bowl of cold water and set aside to soak for at least 5 minutes. TIP: Soaking the haloumi helps mellow the saltiness! Finely chop the tomato and cucumber. Roughly chop the baby spinach leaves. Thinly slice the spring onion.

Cook the freekeh
2

In a small bowl, combine the Greek yoghurt, a squeeze of lemon juice, 1/2 the mint and the water (for the yoghurt). Slice the remaining lemon into wedges. TIP: Feel free to add more or less lemon juice, depending on your taste.

Make the dressing
3

In a medium saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the water (for the couscous), crumble in the vegetable stock (1/2 cube for 2 people / 1 cube for 4 people) and bring to the boil. Add the couscous, currants and a drizzle of olive oil. Stir to combine, place a lid on the saucepan and remove from the heat. Set aside until all the water is absorbed, 5 minutes. Fluff up with a fork and set aside, uncovered.

Cook the haloumi
4

Drain the haloumi and pat dry with paper towel. In a medium bowl, place the haloumi and chermoula spice blend (see ingredients list). Add a drizzle of olive oil and toss to coat the haloumi. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the haloumi and cook until golden brown, 2 minutes each side. TIP: Don’t worry if the spice chars slightly in the pan, it will add a smokey flavour to the dish.

PREP THE FREEKEH
5

Add the tomato, cucumber, chopped baby spinach and spring onion to the couscous and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. TIP: Seasoning is key in tabbouleh, so taste, season with salt and pepper and taste again - keeping in mind that haloumi is salty!

Serve up
6

Divide the couscous tabbouleh between bowls and top with the haloumi. Drizzle with the yoghurt dressing and serve any remaining lemon wedges on the side. Garnish with the remaining mint.