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Chermoula Halloumi & Charred Courgette on Couscous

Chermoula Halloumi & Charred Courgette on Couscous

with Pickled Onion, Coriander Yoghurt and Pineapple Chutney

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on January 05, 2026

Ready in less than 25 minutes, this Chermoula Halloumi & Charred Courgette on Couscous is a Middle Eastern inspired bowl of flavour. Chermoula spice mix is widely used in North African cuisine, fragrant with paprika, turmeric and coriander.

Tags:
Veggie
Medium Spice
New
High Protein
Allergens:
Sulphites
Milk
Cereals containing gluten
Wheat
Soya
May contain traces of allergens
Celery

The quantities provided above are averages only.

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

Total20 minutes
Active 25 minutes
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

12 milliliter(s)

Red Wine Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

225 grams

Halloumi

(Contains: Milk)

1 sachet(s)

Chermoula Spice Mix

120 grams

Couscous

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

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

1 unit(s)

Courgette

(Contains: May contain traces of allergens, Celery)

125 grams

Baby Plum Tomatoes

1 bunch(es)

Coriander

75 grams

Greek Style Natural Yoghurt

(Contains: Milk)

40 grams

Pineapple Chutney

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar for the Pickle

200 milliliter(s)

Water for the Couscous

Energy (kJ)3099 kJ
Energy (kcal)741 kcal
Fat34.3 g
of which saturates19.6 g
Carbohydrate68.5 g
of which sugars22.8 g
Dietary Fibre6.8 g
Protein38.2 g
Salt4.1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Bowl
Garlic Press
Kettle
Pan
Cling Film

Instructions

Get Prepped
1

a) Boil a full kettle. Halve, peel and thinly slice the red onion. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

b) In a medium bowl, combine the red wine vinegar and sugar for the pickle (see pantry for amount). Season with salt and pepper

c) Add a third of the sliced onion. Mix and set aside.

d) Drain the halloumi, then cut it widthways into 3 slices per person. Place them into a small bowl of cold water and leave to soak. 

Cook the Onion
2

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

b) Once hot, add the remaining onion to the pan and stir-fry until softened, 4-5 mins.

c) Add the garlic and half the chermoula and fry for 1 min more, then remove from the heat.

d) Put the couscous in a large bowl. Pour in the boiled water for the couscous (see pantry for amount), stir in the veg stock paste, then cover tightly with cling film. Leave to the side for 10 mins or until ready to serve. 

Fry Up
3

a) Trim the courgette and halve it lengthways. Chop widthways into 1cm slices.

b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on high heat. When hot, add the courgette and cook until charred, 6-8 mins total. Turn only every couple of mins.

c) Once cooked, season with salt and pepper, then remove to a bowl and wipe out the pan.

Halloumi Time
4

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

b) Heat a drizzle of oil in the (now empty) frying pan on medium-high heat.

c) Once hot, add the halloumi and fry, turning frequently, until golden, 6-7 mins. Halfway through cooking, sprinkle over the remaining chermoula.

d) Once cooked, remove from the heat.

Finishing Touches
5

a) While the halloumi fries, halve the baby plum tomatoes

b) Roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all). 

c) In a small bowl, mix half the coriander with the Greek style yoghurt. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve Up
6

a) Fluff up the couscous with a fork and stir through the cooked onion, tomatoes and remaining coriander. Share between bowls.

b) Top with your charred courgette and halloumi

c) Drizzle over the coriander yoghurt and pineapple chutney. Scatter over the pickled onion.

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