Spanish Grains with Pomegranate Roasted Peppers & Halloumi

Name: Spanish Grains with Pomegranate Roasted Peppers & Halloumi
Total time: PT30minutes
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 jar roasted peppers (170g drained), sliced; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses; ¼ tsp table salt; 1 tbsp capers; 15g fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 large pinch saffron; 2 egg yolks; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; ½ tbsp Dijon mustard; ½ tbsp cider vinegar; 200ml neutral oil; ½ tsp table salt; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 block halloumi, sliced into 6 slices; 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Spanish Style Grains

A vibrant dish of Spanish-Style Grains topped with sweet-tangy pomegranate peppers, golden halloumi and a rich saffron aioli. Packed with bold Mediterranean flavours, it's perfect for an easy lunch or light dinner.

Written by Helen Graham

30 minutes Serves 2 Beginner

Ingredients

Pomegranate Roasted Peppers
1 jar roasted peppers (170g drained), sliced
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
¼ tsp table salt
1 tbsp capers
15g fresh parsley, finely chopped
Saffron Aioli
1 large pinch saffron
2 egg yolks
1 garlic clove, finely grated
½ tbsp Dijon mustard
½ tbsp cider vinegar
200ml neutral oil
½ tsp table salt
Spanish Style Grains & Halloumi
3 tbsp olive oil
1 block halloumi, sliced into 6 slices
1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Spanish Style Grains

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Spanish Style Grains

250G

Start with the saffron aioli. Grind the saffron using a pestle and mortar, then stir through 1 tablespoon of boiling water. Leave to cool.
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, garlic, Dijon mustard and cider vinegar.
Slowly pour in the neutral oil, whisking constantly until thick and glossy.
Whisk in the saffron water and salt, then set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine the roasted peppers, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, salt, capers and parsley. Set aside to marinate.
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.
Fry the halloumi for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden.
Remove the halloumi and add the Merchant Gourmet Spanish Style Grains to the same pan. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes until heated through.
Divide the grains between serving plates.
Top with the marinated peppers and halloumi.
Finish with a generous spoonful of saffron aioli.