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Halloumi Shakshuka

with lentils, toasted baguette rounds & fresh coriander

Veggie

4.7

  • Hands on25 - 30 minutes
  • Overall30 - 35 minutes
Photo of Halloumi Shakshuka

A shakshuka base made from rich tomato paste & passata, garlic, pickled peppers, fresh coriander, lentils & a Moroccan-inspired spice mix. Crispy, golden halloumi slabs adorn this flavourful foundation, and toasted sourdough baguette rounds are there for dunking.

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. PREP

    Peel and roughly dice the Onion. Drain the piquanté peppers. Peel and grate the garlic. Drain and rinse the lentils. Rinse and pick the coriander, and cut ½ of the [the whole]|#7DA0D7 baguette into thick rounds.

  2. GET GOING

    Boil the kettle. Place a deep pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the peppers, the garlic, and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly).

  3. ADD THE LENTILS

    When the garlic is fragrant, pour in the tomato passata and 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and cook until the sauce has thickened, 5-6 [6-7]|#7DA0D7 minutes. Add the lentils, ½ the coriander, the shakshuka spice, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Simmer until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick.

  4. HALLOUMI

    While the sauce is simmering, slice the halloumi into 1cm thick slices. Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and cover.

  5. OPTIONAL EGG

    Using a spoon, make 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 small well/s in the saucy lentils and crack 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 egg/s (optional) into the [each]|#7DA0D7 well. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the egg/s is [are]|#7DA0D7 done to your preference. Remove the pan from the heat.

  6. BAGUETTE

    Smear the baguette rounds with butter (optional) or drizzle with oil. Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, toast the baguette rounds until golden, 1-2 minutes per side.

  7. YUM!

    Dish up a generous portion of shakshuka (with the poached egg if using!) and top with the halloumi slices. Garnish with the remaining coriander. Finish it off with a crack of black pepper. Side with the toasted baguette rounds for dunking. Dig in, Chef!

  • Onion - 1

  • Piquanté Peppers - 20g

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • Tinned Lentils - 120g

  • Fresh Coriander - 3g

  • Sourdough Baguette - 1

  • Tomato Paste - 7,5ml

  • Tomato Passata - 200ml

  • Shakshuka Spice - 15ml

  • Halloumi Cheese - 100g

  1. PREP

    Peel and roughly dice the Onion. Drain the piquanté peppers. Peel and grate the garlic. Drain and rinse the lentils. Rinse and pick the coriander, and cut ½ of the [the whole]|#7DA0D7 baguette into thick rounds.

  2. GET GOING

    Boil the kettle. Place a deep pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the peppers, the garlic, and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly).

  3. ADD THE LENTILS

    When the garlic is fragrant, pour in the tomato passata and 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and cook until the sauce has thickened, 5-6 [6-7]|#7DA0D7 minutes. Add the lentils, ½ the coriander, the shakshuka spice, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Simmer until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick.

  4. HALLOUMI

    While the sauce is simmering, slice the halloumi into 1cm thick slices. Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and cover.

  5. OPTIONAL EGG

    Using a spoon, make 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 small well/s in the saucy lentils and crack 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 egg/s (optional) into the [each]|#7DA0D7 well. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the egg/s is [are]|#7DA0D7 done to your preference. Remove the pan from the heat.

  6. BAGUETTE

    Smear the baguette rounds with butter (optional) or drizzle with oil. Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, toast the baguette rounds until golden, 1-2 minutes per side.

  7. YUM!

    Dish up a generous portion of shakshuka (with the poached egg if using!) and top with the halloumi slices. Garnish with the remaining coriander. Finish it off with a crack of black pepper. Side with the toasted baguette rounds for dunking. Dig in, Chef!

  • Onion - 1

  • Piquanté Peppers - 40g

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • Tinned Lentils - 240g

  • Fresh Coriander - 5g

  • Sourdough Baguette - 1

  • Tomato Paste - 15ml

  • Tomato Passata - 400ml

  • Shakshuka Spice - 30ml

  • Halloumi Cheese - 200g

  1. PREP

    Peel and roughly dice the Onion. Drain the piquanté peppers. Peel and grate the garlic. Drain and rinse the lentils. Rinse and pick the coriander, and cut 1½ of the [the whole]|#7DA0D7 baguette into thick rounds.

  2. GET GOING

    Boil the kettle. Place a deep pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until soft, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the peppers, the garlic, and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly).

  3. ADD THE LENTILS

    When the garlic is fragrant, pour in the tomato passata and 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and cook until the sauce has thickened, 7-8 [8-10]|#7DA0D7 minutes. Add the lentils, ½ the coriander, the shakshuka spice, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Simmer until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick.

  4. HALLOUMI

    While the sauce is simmering, slice the halloumi into 1cm thick slices. Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and cover.

  5. OPTIONAL EGG

    Using a spoon, make 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 small wells in the saucy lentils and crack 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 eggs (optional) into each well. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your preference. Remove the pan from the heat.

  6. BAGUETTE

    Smear the baguette rounds with butter (optional) or drizzle with oil. Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, toast the baguette rounds until golden, 1-2 minutes per side.

  7. YUM!

    Dish up a generous portion of shakshuka (with the poached egg if using!) and top with the halloumi slices. Garnish with the remaining coriander. Finish it off with a crack of black pepper. Side with the toasted baguette rounds for dunking. Dig in, Chef!

  • Onions - 2

  • Piquanté Peppers - 60g

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Tinned Lentils - 360g

  • Fresh Coriander - 8g

  • Sourdough Baguettes - 2

  • Tomato Paste - 22,5ml

  • Tomato Passata - 600ml

  • Shakshuka Spice - 45ml

  • Halloumi Cheese - 300g

  1. PREP

    Peel and roughly dice the Onion. Drain the piquanté peppers. Peel and grate the garlic. Drain and rinse the lentils. Rinse and pick the coriander, and cut 1½ of the [the whole]|#7DA0D7 baguette into thick rounds.

  2. GET GOING

    Boil the kettle. Place a deep pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until soft, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the peppers, the garlic, and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly).

  3. ADD THE LENTILS

    When the garlic is fragrant, pour in the tomato passata and 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and cook until the sauce has thickened, 7-8 [8-10]|#7DA0D7 minutes. Add the lentils, ½ the coriander, the shakshuka spice, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Simmer until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick.

  4. HALLOUMI

    While the sauce is simmering, slice the halloumi into 1cm thick slices. Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and cover.

  5. OPTIONAL EGG

    Using a spoon, make 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 small wells in the saucy lentils and crack 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 eggs (optional) into each well. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your preference. Remove the pan from the heat.

  6. BAGUETTE

    Smear the baguette rounds with butter (optional) or drizzle with oil. Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, toast the baguette rounds until golden, 1-2 minutes per side.

  7. YUM!

    Dish up a generous portion of shakshuka (with the poached egg if using!) and top with the halloumi slices. Garnish with the remaining coriander. Finish it off with a crack of black pepper. Side with the toasted baguette rounds for dunking. Dig in, Chef!

  • Onions - 2

  • Piquanté Peppers - 80g

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Tinned Lentils - 480g

  • Fresh Coriander - 10g

  • Sourdough Baguettes - 2

  • Tomato Paste - 30ml

  • Tomato Passata - 800ml

  • Shakshuka Spice - 60ml

  • Halloumi Cheeese - 400g

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R61.42

for 4 servings · R15.35 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • Halloumi Cheeese
  • Shakshuka Spice
  • Tinned Lentils
  • Tomato Passata
  • Sourdough Baguettes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Halloumi Shakshuka?

The preparation time for Halloumi Shakshuka with lentils, toasted baguette rounds & fresh coriander is between 25 and 30 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Halloumi Shakshuka with lentils, toasted baguette rounds & fresh coriander?

The total time required to make Halloumi Shakshuka with lentils, toasted baguette rounds & fresh coriander is between 30 and 35 minutes.

How many servings does Halloumi Shakshuka provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Halloumi Shakshuka?

Fresh Coriander, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Halloumi Cheeese, Halloumi Cheese, Onion, Onions, Piquanté Peppers, Shakshuka Spice, Sourdough Baguette, Sourdough Baguettes, Tinned Lentils, Tomato Passata, Tomato Paste

What is the nutritional information of Halloumi Shakshuka?

Calories: 1241, Carbs: 157 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 67.5 grams, Sugar: 33 grams, Salt: 1896 grams

How do I prepare Halloumi Shakshuka?

PREP: Peel and roughly dice the onion. Drain the piquanté peppers. Peel and grate the garlic. Drain and rinse the lentils. Rinse and pick the coriander, and cut ½ of the [the whole]|#7DA0D7 baguette into thick rounds. YUM!: Dish up a generous portion of shakshuka (with the poached egg if using!) and top with the halloumi slices. Garnish with the remaining coriander. Finish it off with a crack of black pepper. Side with the toasted baguette rounds for dunking. Dig in, Chef! BAGUETTE: Smear the baguette rounds with butter (optional) or drizzle with oil. Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, toast the baguette rounds until golden, 1-2 minutes per side. OPTIONAL EGG: Using a spoon, make 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 small well/s in the saucy lentils and crack 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 egg/s (optional) into the [each]|#7DA0D7 well. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the egg/s is [are]|#7DA0D7 done to your preference. Remove the pan from the heat. HALLOUMI: While the sauce is simmering, slice the halloumi into 1cm thick slices. Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and cover. ADD THE LENTILS: When the garlic is fragrant, pour in the tomato passata and 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and cook until the sauce has thickened, 5-6 [6-7]|#7DA0D7 minutes. Add the lentils, ½ the coriander, the shakshuka spice, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Simmer until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick. GET GOING: Boil the kettle. Place a deep pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the peppers, the garlic, and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly).

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Halloumi Shakshuka?

Fresh Coriander, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Halloumi Cheeese, Halloumi Cheese, Onion, Onions, Piquanté Peppers, Shakshuka Spice, Sourdough Baguette, Sourdough Baguettes, Tinned Lentils, Tomato Passata, Tomato Paste

How many calories does Halloumi Shakshuka have?

1241 calories

How much fat content does Halloumi Shakshuka have?

grams