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DINNER IN 25 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
VEGETARIAN · DINNER

Halloumi Couscous Bowls

Halloumi Couscous Bowls recipe with couscous, halloumi, and cheese. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.

Total time25 min
YieldServes 3
DietVegetarian
Shopping11 ingredients
DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

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Method

4 steps · about 25 minutes total

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Step 1

Put couscous in a bowl, pour over hot stock and cover for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

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Step 2

Heat a dry or lightly oiled pan and cook halloumi until golden on both sides.

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Step 3

Mix the couscous with pepper, cucumber, tomato, lemon juice and mint.

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Step 4

Divide between bowls, top with halloumi and serve with yogurt.

Before you serve

Cooking notes & good-to-know answers.

Small details for confident timing, useful swaps, and safer leftovers.

Cooking notes

Press tofu or pat paneer and halloumi dry before cooking so the pieces brown instead of steaming.

Taste at the end and adjust salt and pepper after the sauce has reduced.

Taste as you go and adjust seasoning to suit your ingredients and preferences.

Good to know

Serve it with a simple side that complements the main ingredients, such as a salad, cooked vegetables, bread or rice where appropriate.
This version is designed to take about 25 minutes from start to finish, depending on your equipment and ingredient preparation.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use them according to local food-safety guidance.

About this recipe

Halloumi Couscous Bowls is a dinner idea built around couscous, halloumi, cheese, and red pepper. It is designed for straightforward home cooking and takes about 25 minutes, making it a useful option when you want a practical meal without a long ingredient list.