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Loaded Halloumi and Pepper Couscous Boxes with Lemon

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Packable halloumi and pepper couscous boxes with lemon, herbs, and vegetables for a sturdy make-ahead lunch.

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25 min540 kcal2 base servingsPackableSatisfyingColourful
ContainsGluten, Milk
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Focus ingredients: halloumi, peppers

Dietary fit: Vegetarian, Lower Sugar

Serving tip: Let the couscous cool before closing the boxes so it stays fluffy rather than steaming itself soft.

Halloumi Pepper Couscous Boxes plated and ready to serve.

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Ingredients

What you need

  • 180g couscous
  • 225g halloumi
  • 2 peppers
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 bunch fresh herbs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

You'll also need

bowl, knife

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps
  1. Halloumi Pepper Couscous Boxes cooking step 1: Get prepped.
    Step 1

    Soak the couscous

    Boil water in a kettle or saucepan. Put 180g couscous in a heatproof bowl with a pinch of salt. Pour over enough boiling water to just cover it, cover the bowl, and leave for 5 minutes.

    5 min
  2. Halloumi Pepper Couscous Boxes cooking step 2: Start cooking.
    Step 2

    Prep the vegetables

    Cut the peppers into bite-sized pieces.

  3. Halloumi Pepper Couscous Boxes cooking step 3: Build the flavour.
    Step 3

    Prepare the protein

    Pat the halloumi dry, cut it into bite-sized cubes, then fry in a dry non-stick pan for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.

    3 min
  4. Halloumi Pepper Couscous Boxes cooking step 4: Bring it together.
    Step 4

    Mix the dressing

    Stir lemon with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a little black pepper, and a pinch of salt only if needed.

  5. Halloumi Pepper Couscous Boxes cooking step 5: Finish the dish.
    Step 5

    Fluff and fold

    Fluff the couscous with a fork for 30 seconds, then fold through the dressing, halloumi, and peppers.

    1 min
  6. Step 6

    Finish the boxes

    Scatter over any fresh herbs and squeeze over lemon. Taste for brightness, then portion into boxes and cool before chilling if packing ahead.