Tuesday, 14 March 2017

Blood Sugar Diet (BSD)

Spicy Halloumi, Chickpea & Quinoa Salad


BY: Fahmi Khairull


Ingredients
• 2 - 3 thick slices of Halloumi cheese 
• 2 tbsp canned chick peas, rinsed 
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa and/or bulgur 
• Harissa paste 
• Cumin seeds and chilli flakes to taste 
• A few handfuls of Rocket 
• Cherry tomatoes, halved 
• Cucumber, diced 
• OPTIONAL EXTRAS: baby beetroot, spring onion, pickled jalapenos, hard boiled eggs, quartered 

Method

Cube the cheese and add to a hot pan with butter, cumin seeds and chilli. Allow to brown on each side. When almost done, add the chickpeas and harissa paste to taste (usually 1 - 2 tsp) and allow to warm through. Just before removing from heat stir in the quinoa/bulgur so that it can absorb some of the spices. 
Layer rocket, cucumber, tomatoes, beetroot, spring onions etc in a bowl then add warm ingredients. Mix gently to combine warm and cool elements. Garnish with boiled eggs if desired. 

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