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BBQ Jerk Spiced Halloumi and Couscous Bowl

with Pickled Onion and Charred Veg
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on February 10, 2026
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Calories
777 kcal
Protein
35.1g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Wheat
  • Sulphites
  • Soya
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

225 grams

Halloumi

(Contains: Milk)

120 grams

Couscous

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat May contain traces of: Soya)

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

15 milliliter(s)

Cider Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

50 grams

Jerk Paste

32 grams

BBQ Sauce

20 grams

Wild Rocket

1 sachet(s)

Crispy Onions

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

200 milliliter(s)

Water for the Couscous

1 tsp

Sugar for the Pickle

50 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

15 grams

Butter

Energy (kJ)3251 kJ
Energy (kcal)777 kcal
Fat38.9 g
of which saturates21.2 g
Carbohydrate69.8 g
of which sugars13.8 g
Dietary Fibre6.6 g
Protein35.1 g
Salt5.9 g
Potassium338.2 mg
Calcium43.9 mg
Iron0.6 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Chopping Board
Small Bowl
Knife
Lid
Medium Saucepan
Salad Bowl
Plate
Large Frying Pan

Instructions

1

a) Drain the halloumi, then cut it into 2cm chunks. Place them into a small bowl of cold water and leave to soak.

b) Pour the water for the couscous (see pantry for amount) and the vegetable stock paste into a saucepan and bring to the boil.

c) When boiling, remove from the heat, stir in the couscous and pop a lid on the pan. Leave to the side for 8-10 mins or until ready to serve.

2

a) Halve, peel and thinly slice the onion.

b) Pop half the red onion into a medium salad bowl and add the cider vinegar and sugar for the pickle (see pantry for amount).

c) Add a pinch of salt, mix together and set aside to pickle.

3

a) Halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. 

b) Slice into thin strips.

4

a) Remove the halloumi cubes from the cold water, pop them onto a plate lined with kitchen paper and pat them dry.

b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

c) Once hot, add the halloumi, onion and bell pepper. Fry, turning frequently, until golden, 7-9 mins.

5

a) Once the halloumi is golden and veg is tender add the jerk paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount).  

b) Bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer until thickened slightly, 2-3 mins.

c) Once thickened, stir in the bbq sauce and butter (see pantry for amount) until melted and combined. Season with pepper and remove from the heat.

6

a) When everything's ready add the rocket to the pickled onion bowl. Add a drizzle of oil and toss to coat.

b) Share the couscous between serving bowls.

c) Top the couscous with the bbq jerk halloumi and pickled onion salad.

d) Sprinkle the crispy onions over the halloumi to finish.

Enjoy!

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