Charred Apricot and Halloumi Freekeh Skillet

Ingredients

• freekeh1 cup
• water2 cups
• halloumi, sliced8 oz
• ripe apricots, halved and pitted6
• olive oil2 tbsp
• red onion, thinly sliced1 small
• lemon zest1 tsp
• lemon juice2 tbsp
• mint leaves, torn1/4 cup
• toasted pistachios, chopped1/4 cup

Method

1. 1Rinse the freekeh, then simmer it in the water until tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes.
2. 2While it cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet and sear the halloumi until deeply golden on both sides; transfer to a plate.
3. 3Add the remaining oil to the skillet and cook the apricots cut-side down with the onion until the fruit blisters and the onion softens.
4. 4Fluff the freekeh and spread it in a serving bowl or back into the skillet.
5. 5Fold in the apricots, onion, lemon zest, and lemon juice, then scatter the halloumi over the top.
6. 6Finish with mint and pistachios and serve warm.
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Tips

• Choose apricots that are ripe but still firm so they hold their shape in the pan.
• A pinch of flaky salt at the end sharpens the sweet-sour contrast.

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