Halloumi & Roasted Veg Couscous
Estimated $8.21 recipe · $4.11 per serving (US / USD)
Golden pan-fried halloumi over herbed couscous with roasted veg and lemon.
The recipe
Halloumi & Roasted Veg Couscous
Golden pan-fried halloumi over herbed couscous with roasted veg and lemon.
Ingredients
- 225g halloumi, sliced
- 160g couscous
- 1 red pepper
- 1 courgette
- 1 red onion
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh mint or parsley
Estimated recipe cost
$8.21 for 2 servings · $4.11 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 225g halloumi, slicedPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 227 g · Uses 225g | $3.96 |
| 160g couscousPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 454 g · Uses 160g | $1.06 |
| 1 red pepperPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 150 g · Assumes 150 g per item | $1.00 |
| 1 courgettePlanning assumption · $1.50 / 454 g · Assumes 200 g per item | $0.66 |
| 1 red onionRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 1 tsp dried oreganoPlanning assumption · $1.30 / 20 g · 1 tsp ≈ 1g | $0.07 |
| 2 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.37 |
| Juice of 1 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| Fresh mint or parsleyPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $8.21 |
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Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Dice the courgette and red pepper into 2cm chunks. Slice the red onion into wedges. Toss all with olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper on a baking tray.
- Roast the veg for 20–22 min until tender and slightly charred at the edges.
- Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour over 200ml boiling salted water, stir, and cover tightly with a plate. Leave 5 min, then fluff with a fork. Stir in the lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Slice the halloumi about 1cm thick. Heat a dry non-stick pan over high heat. Fry the halloumi slices 1–2 min per side until deep golden with visible char. No oil needed.
- Fold the roasted veg through the couscous.
- Serve the couscous piled in bowls with the halloumi on top. Scatter with fresh mint or parsley and a final squeeze of lemon.
Recipe notes
Halloumi goes rubbery if it sits too long — cook it last and serve immediately.
Estimated nutrition per serving
580 kcal · 28g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
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