Halloumi breakfast bowls

Serves: 4

Time: 40 minutes

INGREDIENTS

200g giant couscous

3 tbsp olive oil

1½ lemons, juiced

50g mixed leaves (such as spinach and rocket)

250g cooked beetroot

150g greek yogurt

1 clove garlic

red onion, thinly sliced

1 tsp vinegar (such as cider, white or red)

eggs

250g block halloumi, sliced

½ tsp black sesame seeds

2 tsp (see notes below) dukkah

a handful small mint leaves

METHOD

Cook the giant couscous following pack instructions, then tip into a mixing bowl and add 1 tbsp olive oil and the juice of 1/2 a lemon. Season and mix well. Add the mixed leaves. Roughly toss together.

Meanwhile, put the beetroot into a blender or food processor with the yogurt, juice of 1/2 a lemon, garlic and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.

Put the onion into a mixing bowl and add the remaining lemon juice and a good pinch of salt. Mix well and leave to macerate.

Add the vinegar to a pan of simmering water. Swirl the water around with a spoon and crack an egg into the centre. Poach for 4-5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and leave to drain on kitchen paper on a warm plate. Repeat with the rest of the eggs.

Heat the remaining oil in a non-stick frying pan over a high heat and fry the halloumi for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden. To serve, swirl the beetroot around the edges of 4 serving plates and scatter over the black sesame seeds and most of the dukkah. Divide the couscous between the plates. Top with halloumi and a poached egg. Pile the onions on top and scatter over the mint and remaining dukkah. Serve immediately.

Recipe credit: Olive Magazine

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