A 25-minute one-pan supper built on the smartest spring trick — letting fresh peas, lemon and salty halloumi do the work for you. Dietitian-approved.
Slice the halloumi into 1 cm planks. Mix sesame seeds, oregano and lemon zest on a plate, then press each plank into the crumb so both sides are coated.
Warm 2 tbsp of olive oil in a wide non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Lay the halloumi in and fry undisturbed for 2 minutes a side, until deeply golden. Lift onto a plate.
Tip the peas into the pan with a splash of water. Cook for 90 seconds. Off the heat, fold through the juice of one lemon, half the mint, the chilli and a pinch of salt.
Loosen the yoghurt with a little water and the remaining lemon juice. Spoon onto plates, top with the peas, then the halloumi. Finish with mint, a drizzle of oil and a heavy crack of pepper.
Serve with warm flatbreads or a scoop of brown rice. Leftovers keep, covered, in the fridge for 2 days.
Analysis by Tom Iyer, MSc, ANutr. Values are approximate.