Halloumi and Pepper Couscous

Submitted by English_Rose

"The couscous just needs soaking so its the perfect accompaniment to this speedy pan-fry."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 5 1⁄2 ounces couscous
• 10 ounces roasted red peppers, in oil, drained and roughlt chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 5 ounces mushrooms, sliced (any sort or a mixture)
• 5 ounces halloumi cheese, cubed
• 1⁄2 ounce fresh mixed herbs, chopped, to garnish

directions

1. Place the couscous in a shallow dish and pour over 1 1/4 cups boiling water or boiling hot vegetable stock. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and leave for 5 minutes Tip the roasted peppers into a small pan and heat gently for 3-4 minutes.
2. Heat one tbs of the oil in a large frying pan and fry the garlic for 1 minute Add the mushrooms and fry for 3-4 mins until lightly golden. Set aside.
3. Meanwhile, add the remaining oil to the frying pan and gently fry the halloumi for 2 mins until lightly golden.
4. Stir the peppers and chopped herbs through the couscous and season with salt and pepper. Spoon onto plates and top with the pan-fried halloumi and mushrooms. Serve immediately.