Ingredients
What you need
- 180g couscous
- 225g halloumi
- 95g pesto
- 2 peppers
- 1 lemon
- 1 bunch fresh herbs
You'll also need
bowl, knife
Recipe
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Lunch recipe
Halloumi Pesto Couscous Boxes
Halloumi pesto couscous boxes with peppers, lemon, and herbs for a filling packed lunch.
25 min540 kcal2 base servingsPackableSatisfyingColourful
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Method
Step by step
Step 1Get prepped
Boil water in a kettle or saucepan, then put the couscous in a heatproof bowl, pour over 220ml boiling water, cover, and leave for 5 minutes.
Step 2Start cooking
Deseed and finely dice the peppers, zest and juice the lemon, chop the herbs, and cut the halloumi into slices.
Step 3Build the flavour
Cook the halloumi in a dry non-stick frying pan for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden, then cool slightly.
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Gluten, Milk
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