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Spiced Halloumi Tabbouleh with za'atar

Weeknight-friendly Halloumi Tabbouleh with the za'atar we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.6 from 2,327 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook12 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Spiced Halloumi Tabbouleh with za'atar
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the za'atar 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 za'atar and the rest of the za'atar flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the leek 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.

Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.

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

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