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Chermoula Halloumi & Charred Courgette on Couscous

Chermoula Halloumi & Charred Courgette on Couscous

with Pickled Onion, Coriander Yoghurt and Pineapple Chutney
4.0(1.1k)Review Summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on August 18, 2026
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Calories
741 kcal
Protein
38.2g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Wheat
  • Soya
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Celery

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.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
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 May be present: Soya)

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

1 unit(s)

Courgette

(May be present: 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
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Bowl
Garlic Press
Kettle
Pan
Cling Film

Cooking Steps

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.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Aug 2026
  • Flavour: The combination of chermoula-spiced halloumi, charred courgette, coriander yoghurt, and pineapple chutney delivers bold, layered flavours that many find genuinely impressive. Some find the mix of flavours too intense or disjointed, so adjust toppings to your taste.
  • Ease of prep: This dish involves several simultaneous steps and uses a number of pans and bowls, and most reviewers found it takes closer to 45 minutes than the stated 25. Frying the halloumi and courgette at the same time can help speed things up and keep both warm.
  • Suggestions: Add extra seasoning to the couscous, and consider reducing the coriander if you find it overpowering. Some found the pickled onion quite sharp and preferred to soften it by cooking it through the couscous instead.
  • Next-day meals: Leftovers keep well and work nicely as a cold lunch the following day. The dish is filling enough that portions can stretch further than expected.
  • Versatility: The recipe adapts well — some added chicken, fish, or aubergine alongside the halloumi with good results.
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