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    Mediterranean roasted halloumi with basil dressing

    Simple and delicious one-pan supper.

    1 of your 5 a day
    Rich in vitamin C 

    • Preparation time: 10 minutes
    • Cooking time: 30 minutes
    • Total time: 40 minutes 40 minutes

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients

    500g essential Waitrose New Potatoes, halved lengthways
    Pack of 3 essential Waitrose Mixed Peppers, seeds removed, sliced
    1 tbsp lemon-infused olive oil
    25g pack basil, stalks removed
    Zest of ½ lemon, plus squeeze of juice
    125g cherry tomatoes, halved
    ½ x 250g pack essential Waitrose Cypriot Light Halloumi, thickly sliced

    Method

    1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling water for 5 minutes or until just tender. Drain, then tip into a large, shallow roasting tin and scatter over sliced peppers. 

    2. Place the olive oil, basil leaves, lemon zest and juice into a small blenderwith some seasoning and blend until coarsely chopped. Pour over the vegetables and toss to coat. Roast for 20minutes.

    3. Turn up the heat to 220°C, gas mark 7. Add the halved tomatoes and sliced halloumi to the tray and roast for a further 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown. Serve straightaway. 

    Cook's tips 

    Try this recipe with diced feta in place of the halloumi.

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