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Olive and tomato Halloumi Side

This Mediterranean Side leans on olive and tomato to do the heavy lifting. We slow-cook the Halloumi for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.7 from 2,426 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook120 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Olive and tomato Halloumi Side
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 slow-cook until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

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

Add the peas along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently 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.

Finish with the chopped oregano and serve while hot.

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

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