Lean Spiced Tomato Masala Halloumi with Basmati Rice, Butternut Squash & Peas
Ready in about 30 minutes, this bright halloumi and basmati rice dish is built for fat-loss phases — 588 kcal and 28g protein.
Ingredients
- 80g halloumi
- 120g basmati rice
- 80g butternut squash
- 80g peas
- 80g onion
- 150g chopped tomatoes
- 6g garlic
- 5g ginger
- 1 tsp each cumin, turmeric & garam masala
- fresh coriander
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the butternut squash and peas, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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2
Rinse the basmati rice, then simmer in 2 parts water for 10-12 minutes, cover and steam off the heat for 5 minutes.
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3
Slice the halloumi and dry-fry in a griddle pan for 2 minutes per side until charred.
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Soften the onion for 5 minutes, add garlic, ginger and spices for 1 minute, then pour in the tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes into a thick masala.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the butternut squash and peas for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: basmati rice first, then the veg and halloumi, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander.
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