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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 TeamPublished on September 17, 2025

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
High Protein
Allergens:
Sulphites
Milk
Cereals containing gluten
Wheat

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

Ingredients

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 contain traces of: Soya)

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

1 unit(s)

Courgette

(May contain traces of: 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

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3072 kJ
Energy (kcal)734 kcal
Fat34.2 g
of which saturates19.5 g
Carbohydrate67 g
of which sugars21.2 g
Dietary Fibre6.4 g
Protein38.1 g
Salt4.1 g
Potassium73.8 mg
Calcium49.1 mg
Iron1 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Bowl
Garlic Press
Kettle
Medium Saucepan
Lid
Pan

Instructions

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. 

2

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a deep saucepan (with a tight-fitting lid) 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.

d) Stir in the couscous until coated, 30 secs. Stir in the veg stock paste and water for the couscous see pantry for amount and bring to the boil.

e) 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.

3

a) Meanwhile, 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.

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.

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.

6

a) Fluff up the couscous with a fork and stir through the 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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