OREGANO HALLOUMI WITH ORZO SALAD

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This affordable dish featuring slightly salty, herby halloumi is a great meat free meal. Any leftovers make a great take-to-work lunch for the next day

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Categories     Lunch

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 7

350g orzo
15g pack oregano , leaves picked, larges ones roughly chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
250g halloumi , sliced
200g plum cherry tomatoes , halved
handful pitted black olives , chopped
140g tub fresh pesto

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the orzo following pack instructions. Meanwhile, mix the chopped oregano in a small bowl with the oil and brush some over the halloumi. Heat a large, non-stick frying pan and cook the halloumi for a few mins each side until golden and soft.
  • Drain the cooked orzo and mix with the tomatoes, olives and pesto. Season to taste. Spoon onto a serving plate and top with the halloumi. Drizzle over any remaining oregano oil and scatter over the leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 2.7 milligram of sodium

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