Spicy Cauliflower and Halloumi Fried Rice

Name: Spicy Cauliflower and Halloumi Fried Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 120 g halloumi, cut into cubes; 2 pouches pouches brown basmati rice; 1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets; 150 g baby spinach; 1 red onion, sliced; 1 clove garlic crushed; 1 thumb-sized piece ginger finely grated; 1 tbsp rapeseed oil; 1 tbsp medium curry powder; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 red chilli finely sliced

A vibrant and nutritious vegetarian meal that combines golden halloumi cubes with tender cauliflower and aromatic spices. This quick brown basmati rice dish is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner that doesn't skimp on flavor.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

halloumi, cut into cubes
120 g
pouches brown basmati rice
2 pouches
small head cauliflower, broken into florets
1
baby spinach
150 g
red onion, sliced
1
garlic crushed
1 clove
thumb-sized piece ginger finely grated
1
rapeseed oil
1 tbsp
medium curry powder
1 tbsp
ground turmeric
1 tsp
red chilli finely sliced
1

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the baby spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted. Drain well and set aside.

Heat the rapeseed oil in a large frying pan or shallow casserole dish over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and fry for 5 minutes until softened.

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the halloumi cubes. Cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the cheese is golden and slightly crispy on the edges.

Add the crushed garlic, grated ginger, ground turmeric, and curry powder to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.

Stir in the brown basmati rice, cooked cauliflower, and spinach. Toss everything together for 2-3 minutes to warm through. If the rice looks a little dry, add 1 tablespoon of water to help it steam.