Ingredients:

For the Freekeh:

• 1 + 1/2 cups Med Cuisine Freekeh
• 1 + 1/2 cups water
• 1 white onion, diced
• 3-4 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp Med Cuisine Baharat Spice Blend
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup olive oil

For the Halloumi:

• 2 blocks good quality Halloumi cheese
• 3 tbsp Med Cuisine Za'atar Spice Blend
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Freekeh:

   • Rinse the freekeh under cold running water using a sieve until the water runs clear. Set aside.
   • In a large pan with a lid, heat 3-4 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and stir-fry for 7-8 minutes until golden.
   • Add the garlic, salt, and Baharat spice blend, then stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
   • Add the rinsed freekeh and stir well to coat with the fragrant oil, onion, and garlic.
   • Pour in the water, ensuring it just covers the freekeh. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
   • Turn off the heat and let the freekeh rest, covered, for another 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

2. Prepare the Halloumi:

   • In a small bowl, mix the za'atar with olive oil to create a thick salsa-like dressing.
   • Slice the halloumi into 2 cm thick slices and brush each slice with olive oil on both sides.
   • Heat a griddle or nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the halloumi slices until browned and crisp on both sides.
   • Remove from the pan and immediately drizzle the za'atar dressing over each slice.

3. Serve:

   • Serve the halloumi over a bed of freekeh, drizzling extra za'atar dressing on top if desired. Enjoy!