Golden Halloumi with Zingy Capers, Lentils and Fresh Dill
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 959 kcal |
| Protein | 47.8 g |
| Carbs | 72.1 g |
| Fats | 55 g |
| Saturated Fat | 26.6 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.2 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4 g |
| Sugars | 5.7 g |
| Fiber | 17 g |
| Sodium | 1,400 mg |
Ingredients
| Quinoa | |
| Fresh Dill Weed | |
| Courgette (Zucchini) | |
| Capers (canned) | |
| Lemon | |
| Sour Cream | |
| Arugula (Rocket) | |
| Olive Oil | |
| Halloumi | |
| Canned Lentils |
Preparations
1. Roughly chop the dill.
1. Roughly chop the dill.
2. Top and tail the courgette, slice in half lengthways, then slice one half into 4 strips and slice widthways into 1cm cubes.
3. Drain/rinse the lentils in a sieve.
4. Roughly chop the capers.
5. Zest/juice a quarter of a lemon.
6. Slice the halloumi into 1cm slices.
Cooking Instructions
1. Rinse the quinoa in a sieve under cold running water for 30 seconds. Add to a medium pot of boiling water and cook for 15 minutes. Drain, return to pot and cover for 5 minutes with a tea towel.
1. Rinse the quinoa in a sieve under cold running water for 30 seconds. Add to a medium pot of boiling water and cook for 15 minutes. Drain, return to pot and cover for 5 minutes with a tea towel.
2. To make the dressing, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. To make the salad, in a bowl, add the lentils, capers, drained quinoa with the rocket and all but a pinch of the dill. Pour over the dressing and gently toss to coat. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
4. Heat ½ a tbsp of olive oil over high heat, add the courgette and cook for about 3-4 minutes until slightly browned. Transfer to a bowl to cool down and set aside.
5. Return the pan with ½ a tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the halloumi and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden.
6. Add the courgette to the salad and stir to combine.
7. Serve the salad in a bowl with the halloumi on top and the remaining dill sprinkled over the top.