Name: Grilled Haloumi on tabbouleh
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 90 g haloumi (cut into slices); 120 g Bulgur wheat (dry); 1 ⅓ cup boiling water; 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped); ½ cup fresh mint (leaves, chopped); ½ cucumber (peeled and finely chopped); 20 cherry tomatoes (quartered); 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; ½ lemon (juice and grated zest ); ground black pepper (to taste)

Lunch, Side Dishes

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PREP TIME:
35

COOK TIME:
25

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Ingredients

90 g haloumi cut into slices
120 g Bulgur wheat dry
1 ⅓ cup boiling water
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
½ cucumber peeled and finely chopped
20 cherry tomatoes quartered
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
½ lemon juice and grated zest
ground black pepper to taste

Method

Start by soaking the bulgur in boiling water, covered, for half an hour or until it has soaked up all the water and turned soft. If it’s still a little chewy, add a splash more water and wait 10-15 minutes. Drain any extra water,and place to one side.
In a large bowl, combine the bulgur with the parsley, mint, cucumber,tomato, and lemon zest. Pour over one teaspoon of the olive oil, plus the lemonjuice and toss well to combine. Taste, and season with black pepper if desired.
Next, brush the haloumi slices with the remaining olive oil. Heat a skillet or frying pan over a medium heat and allow to get nice and hot before cooking the haloumi for approximately two minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.
To serve, divide the tabbouleh into two even serves, and top with haloumi. Keep remaining serve for a lunch later in the week.

Notes

Recipe supplied by the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet online program.

Please note the serving size listed is to be used as a guide only. Consider your own individual nutrient and carbohydrate requirements and adjust the serving size as required. If you are unsure of your requirements consult an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for personalises advice.

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