This affordable dish featuring slightly salty, herby halloumi is a great meat free meal. Any leftovers make a great take-to-work lunch for the next day
Ingredients
- 350g orzo
- 15g pack oregano, leaves picked, larges ones roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 250g halloumi, sliced
- 200g plum cherry tomatoes, halved
- handful pitted black olives, chopped
- 140g tub fresh pesto
Method
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Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the orzo following pack instructions. Meanwhile, mix the chopped oregano in a small bowl with the oil and brush some over the halloumi. Heat a large, non-stick frying pan and cook the halloumi for a few mins each side until golden and soft.
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Drain the cooked orzo and mix with the tomatoes, olives and pesto. Season to taste. Spoon onto a serving plate and top with the halloumi. Drizzle over any remaining oregano oil and scatter over the leaves.