Sumac seared halloumi

Name: Sumac seared halloumi
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Mediterranean

with tomato and green bean couscous

Ready in around 20 mins

RECIPE FACT:

Sumac was used medicinally as an astringent, antiseptic and tonic by the Greeks more than 2,000 years ago.

Nutritional Info:

Serving Amount:

Serves 1 person

Cooking Instructions:

1. TO COOK THE COUSCOUS:
Pour boiling water from the kettle into a pot and bring to the boil over a high heat. Once the water is boiling, add the pearl couscous and season with salt. Cook for 16-17 mins then drain well into a sieve. Drizzle with olive oil to stop the couscous from sticking.
2. TO PREPARE THE TOMATOES AND GREEN BEAN COUSCOUS:
Top and tail the green beans. Chop the tomato into 1 cm cubes. Place a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the green beans and cook for 2-3 mins, stirring occasionally to create a char. Remove from the pan into a salad bowl with the couscous and chopped tomato. Season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, add the mesclun, pour in the oregano dressing and toss to combine.
3. TO COOK THE SUMAC AND HONEY HALLOUMI:
Slice the halloumi into 1 cm slices. Wipe out the pan and place back over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the halloumi and cook for 1-2 mins each side. Pour in the sumac and honey glaze and cook for 1-2 mins until reduced and sticky.
TO SERVE:
Spoon the tomato and green bean couscous into bowls and top with sumac and honey halloumi. Drizzle over any pan juices and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.