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Zucchini Halloumi Couscous
This easy Zucchini Halloumi Couscous is ready in just 10 minutes! It's tasty and full of vegetables. Serve as a vegetarian main or side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 482 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous 100g
- ¼ cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup frozen corn
- 1 cup vegetable stock 250ml (hot)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the salad
- 1 zucchini medium (courgette)
- ½ pound halloumi (250g)
- 2 tablespoons oil divided
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 2 scallions (spring onions) finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan.
- Add the couscous, peas and corn to a large bowl and stir in the hot vegetables stock. Cover with a lid or plate and leave for 10 minutes for the couscous to absorb the stock. Stir in the lemon juice and fluff the couscous up with a fork.
- Meanwhile, slice the zucchini lengthways thinly. Gently rub with half of the oil, then place onto the hot grill and cook for a few minutes on each side to soften slightly and get char lines.
- Slice the halloumi into thick slices, then rub with the remaining oil. Add to the grill and cook for a few minutes on each side or until soft and lightly charred.
- Pile the couscous onto a serving plate, then top with the zucchini, halloumi, pumpkin seeds, scallions and parsley. Serve and enjoy.
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Notes
- In order for the couscous to be cooked through, the vegetable stock needs to be hot enough to steam it and thaw the vegetables.
- If you're not a fan of grilled halloumi or zucchini, you can cook it in a pan on the stovetop over medium heat until lightly browned on both sides.
- This salad can also be served cold, making it perfect for picnics or potlucks! Just let the couscous and vegetables cool completely before assembling the salad.
- Serving Suggestions
- Pair with a Grilled Halloumi Sandwich for a complete lunch.
- Makes a great side dish alongside a hearty Easy Mushroom Tart.
- Enjoy a refreshing glass of Strawberry Iced Tea outside on a warm day.
Nutrition Information
Calories
482kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Sodium
997mg
(42%)
Potassium
324mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
522IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
656mg
(66%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 482
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 482kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 997mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 522IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 656mg | 66% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.