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Moroccan Couscous with Halloumi









This vegetarian meal is one of the best ways to enjoy soft, springy Halloumi cheese—paired with

plenty of bold flavors and lots of healthy fats.





MAKES: 4 SERVINGS | HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES | OVERALL TIME: 25 MINUTES





Ingredients

1 package (250 g/8.8 oz) Halloumi cheese

1 small (200 g/7.1 oz) head broccoli

1 /4 cup (55 g/1.9 oz) ghee or coconut oil, divided

1 small (70 g/2.5 oz) white or yellow onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 /2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 /2 teaspoon ground coriander

1 /4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

4 cups (480 g/16.9 oz) uncooked cauliflower rice

2 tablespoons (30 ml/1 oz) fresh lemon or lime juice

2 to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60 ml/ 1 to 2 oz) water or vegetable stock

Salt and pepper

1 /4 cup (10 g/0.4 oz) chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons (30 ml/1 oz) extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions









NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING

Total carbs: 13.3 g | Fiber: 4.3 g | Net carbs: 9 g | Protein: 16.6 g | Fat: 38 g | Energy: 449 kcal

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (8%), protein (15%), fat (77%)













Dice the Halloumi cheese into 1 /2 -inch (1 cm) pieces. Cut the broccoli into 1-inch (2 cm) florets.





Grease a large pan with 2 tablespoons (27.5 g/0.8 oz) of the ghee and set over medium-high heat.

Add

t he diced Halloumi cheese and cook until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes.





Use a slotted spoon to transfer the

Halloumi to a bowl. Set aside.





Grease the pan with the remaining 2 tablespoons (27.5 g/0.8 oz) ghee. Add the onion and garlic and

cook until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.





Stir in the cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, followed by the

broccoli, cauliflower rice, lemon juice, and water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook until

the broccoli is tender, 7 to 8 minutes. (Parboiled broccoli will take less time to cook





Add the cooked Halloumi and cilantro. Drizzle the mixture with the olive oil. Serve immediately, or l

et cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.