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Olive and tomato Halloumi Grain Bowl

The kind of Mediterranean plate you make on repeat. olive and tomato, a proper char, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.4 from 3,977 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Olive and tomato Halloumi Grain Bowl
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the olive and tomato 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 char until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the lemon and the rest of the olive and tomato flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

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

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

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