Spinach, beans and halloumi salad
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If you want to create a quick & easy vegetarian and/or low-carb meal, try this super easy dish! This spinach, beans and halloumi salad is ready in ten minutes -Β the halloumi is cooked separately, so you can serve the bean& spinach mixture without the cheese to those who donβt want or canβt have dairy. Serve it with toasted pita if carbs are not a problem for you.
Ingredients
- 1 red onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- 300g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 block halloumi
- Β½ tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tin of beans, drained
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 200g spinach
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion and garlic. Heat a Tbspful of olive oil a pan and gently sautΓ© them over low heat.
- Meanwhile drain & wipe the halloumi, then dice it into 2cm cubes. Heat a spoonful of oil in another, non-stick pan, add the chilli then the cheese cubes. Cook them until golden on each side, then transfer them to a plate lined with paper kitchen towel.
- Add the tomatoes to the onion, and cook for 5 minutes, under cover. When the tomatoes have slightly softened, add the drained beans and season with salt and pepper. Stir for a minute, then add half of the spinach, lemon juice & zest. Put the lid on, and 2 minutes later add the rest of the spinach.
- Cook for another couple of minutes, until the spinach has wilted. Season and mix well.
- Serve with the fried halloumi on top.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Salad - Steam - Supper
- Cuisines: - Greek
- Occasions: - Parties - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Beans - Dairy - Greens & Salads - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Carb - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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