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Mediterranean-Inspired Halloumi and Rice

Mediterranean-Inspired Halloumi and Rice

with Tomato-Feta Salsa
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Calories
770 kcal
Protein
34g protein
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Tree nuts
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Sulphites
  • Wheat
  • Triticale
  • Soy
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Halloumi Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

¾ cup

Parboiled Rice

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

2 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

56 g

Baby Spinach

1 unit(s)

Tomato

7.5 g

Chicken Stock Powder

(Contains: May contain traces of allergens, Soy, Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Sulphites, Wheat)

6 g

Lemon-Pepper Seasoning

(Contains: Triticale, Mustard, Wheat, Sesame, Soy, Peanuts, Sulphites, Milk, Tree nuts, May contain traces of allergens)

¼ cup

Feta Cheese, crumbled

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Lemon

Not included in your delivery

0.13 tsp

Sugar*

1 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

0.06 tsp

Pepper*

0.31 tsp

Salt*

2 tsp

Oil*

Calories770 kcal
Fat38 g
Saturated Fat23 g
Carbohydrate77 g
Sugar7 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein34 g
Cholesterol100 mg
Sodium2410 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium1100 mg
Calcium400 mg
Iron3.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Zester
Large Non-Stick Pan
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Small Bowl

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Before starting, wash and dry all produce.
  • Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
  • Peel, then cut onion into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Zest, then juice half the lemon. Cut remaining lemon into wedges. 
  • Roughly chop spinach.
Cook halloumi
2
  • Cut halloumi into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Using a strainer, rinse halloumi in cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium.
  • When hot, add halloumi to the dry pan. (NOTE: Don't crowd the pan. For 4 servings, cook in batches) Cook for 1-2 min per side, until golden.
  • Transfer halloumi to a plate.
  • Carefully wipe the pan clean.
Cook aromatics
3
  • Heat the same pan over medium.
  • When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then swirl the pan until melted.
  • Add onions. Cook for 1-2 min, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
  • Add garlic and remaining Lemon-Pepper Seasoning. Cook for 1 min, stirring often, until fragrant.
Cook rice
4
  • Stir in rice, chicken stock powder, half the lemon juice, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt and 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water. Bring to a boil over high.
  • Reduce to medium-low. Cover and cook for 15-18 min, until rice is tender.** (TIP: Rice will abdsorb extra broth while it rests.)
  • Sprinkle spinach over rice. Remove from heat, cover, then set aside for 3-5 min.
Make tomato-feta salsa
5
  • Meanwhile, cut tomato into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • In a small bowl, add tomatoes, half the feta, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) lemon zest, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) oil, 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) sugar and remaining lemon juice.
  • Season with pepper, then stir to combine.
  • Squeeze a lemon wedge over top.
Finish and serve
6
  • Add remaining feta to rice, then stir for 1 min until spinach is wilted.
  • Divide rice between plates, then top with halloumi.
  • Spoon tomato-feta salsa over top.
7

If you've opted to add halloumi, cut halloumi into 1/2-inch pieces.Using a strainer, rinse halloumi in cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium. When hot, add halloumi to the dry pan. (NOTE: Don't crowd the pan. For 4 servings, cook in batches.) Cook for 1-2 min per side, until golden. Transfer halloumi to a plate. Carefully wipe the pan clean. Disregard instructions to add chicken to the rice and skip the step to slice chicken. 

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Top bowls with halloumi.

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