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Harissa Lamb Steaks and Halloumi Mezze Bowl

With Pearl Couscous Salad, Tzatziki Style Yogurt, Apricots and Pickles
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 12, 2025
Calories
1175 kcal
Protein
63.3g protein
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Sulphites
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Wheat
  • Mustard
  • 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

2 unit(s)

Lamb Steaks

225 grams

Halloumi

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

1 unit(s)

Lemon

40 grams

Dried Apricots

(Contains: Sulphites)

1 unit(s)

Baby Cucumber

125 grams

Baby Plum Tomatoes

50 grams

Harissa Paste

150 grams

Pearl Couscous

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

1 sachet(s)

Dried Mint

75 grams

Greek Style Natural Yoghurt

(Contains: Milk)

15 grams

Honey

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar for the Pickle

1.5 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

1 tsp

Sugar for the Onions

1 tbsp

Water

Energy (kJ)4916 kJ
Energy (kcal)1175 kcal
Fat56 g
of which saturates25 g
Carbohydrate94.4 g
of which sugars36.4 g
Dietary Fibre9.1 g
Protein63.3 g
Salt3.2 g
Potassium214.1 mg
Calcium31.8 mg
Iron1 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Small Bowl
Knife
Large Salad Bowl
Medium Saucepan
Colander
Large Frying Pan
Baking Tray

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Remove the lamb steaks from your fridge to allow them to come up to room temperature.

Drain the halloumi, then cut it into 2/3 slices per person. Place them into a small bowl of cold water and leave to soak.

Halve, peel and thinly slice the red onion. Halve the lemon.

Cut the dried apricots into small pieces. Trim the cucumber, then halve lengthways. Thinly slice widthways. Halve the baby plum tomatoes.

Pop half the onion into a small bowl. Add a squeeze of lemon, a pinch of salt and sprinkle in the sugar for the pickle (see pantry for amount). Mix and set aside to pickle.

2

In a large salad bowl, combine the olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for amount) with two thirds of the harissa. Squeeze in the remaining lemon juice.

Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil with 0.5 tsp salt for the pearl couscous.

When boiling, add the pearl couscous, reduce the heat to medium and simmer until tender with a slight bite, 14-16 mins.

Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop it into the harissa dressing bowl. Toss to coat.

3

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium heat.

Once hot, add the remaining onion, season with salt and pepper and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10-12 mins.

Add the apricots, water and sugar for the onions (see pantry for both amounts) and cook until caramelised, 2-3 mins more.

Once cooked, add the onion and apricots to the pearl couscous bowl along with the tomatoes and mix well. Clean out the frying pan.

4

Return the (now empty) frying pan on medium-high heat with a drizzle more oil. TIP: Lamb steaks naturally vary in shape, so adjust the following timings depending on how you like yours cooked.

Once the pan is hot, carefully lay in the lamb steaks. Fry until golden, 2 mins each side, then transfer to a baking tray.

Roast on the top shelf of your oven for 5 mins for medium-rare. TIP: Cook for a few more mins if you prefer yours more well done. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. The lamb is safe to eat when browned on the outside.

5

While the lamb steaks are roasting, remove the halloumi slices from the cold water, pop them onto a plate lined with kitchen paper and pat them dry.

Return the (now empty) frying pan to a medium-high heat. Once hot, add the halloumi and fry until golden, 2-3 mins each side.

Meanwhile, wipe out the halloumi bowl and add the dried mint, cucumber and Greek style yoghurt. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. This is your tzaztiki style dip!

6

When everthing's ready, drizzle the honey and remaining harissa over the lamb steaks. TIP: If your honey has hardened, put the sachet in a bowl of hot water for 1 min to loosen. Turn the steaks until coated.

Share the pearl couscous salad between bowls. Slice the steaks widthways. 

Top the couscous with the lamb steaks, halloumi and yoghurt in separate sections.

Spoon over any remaining glaze from the tray over the lamb steaks. Sprinkle over the pickled onions to finish. 

Enjoy!

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