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Garlic and basil Halloumi Medley

The kind of Italian plate you make on repeat. garlic and basil, a proper roast, and a finish of fresh herbs.

5.0 from 219 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook15 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Garlic and basil Halloumi Medley
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the garlic and basil elements, and pat the halloumi dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the halloumi and roast until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the parmesan and the rest of the garlic and basil flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the peas along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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