eCook Meal
Mediterranean Orzo & Halloumi
with tzatziki & pitted Kalamata olives
Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with our Greek-inspired orzo dish. Tender orzo pasta, tangy feta cheese, and salty Kalamata olives are combined with zesty tzatziki, juicy tomatoes, and fresh dill. Top it all off with golden bites of crispy halloumi for a meal that’s bursting with flavour and texture. Best enjoyed with the recommended Villiera wine.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
START THE ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
PREP STEP
SLABS OF GOLD
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi until crispy and golden, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and cut into bite-sized chunks.
SPIRIT OF THE MED
In a salad bowl, combine the lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, sweetener to taste, and seasoning. Add the cooked orzo, the Tzatziki, tomato, olives, ½ the dill, the pepper, and the sliced spring onion. Crumble in the feta and mix until combined.
GREEK FEAST
Plate up the loaded Greek orzo. Scatter over the halloumi chunks and sprinkle with the remaining dill. Time to dine, Chef!
START THE ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
PREP STEP
SLABS OF GOLD
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi until crispy and golden, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and cut into bite-sized chunks.
SPIRIT OF THE MED
In a salad bowl, combine the lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, sweetener to taste, and seasoning. Add the cooked orzo, the Tzatziki, tomato, olives, ½ the dill, the pepper, and the sliced spring onion. Crumble in the feta and mix until combined.
GREEK FEAST
Plate up the loaded Greek orzo. Scatter over the halloumi chunks and sprinkle with the remaining dill. Time to dine, Chef!
START THE ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
PREP STEP
SLABS OF GOLD
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi until crispy and golden, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and cut into bite-sized chunks.
SPIRIT OF THE MED
In a salad bowl, combine the lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, sweetener to taste, and seasoning. Add the cooked orzo, the Tzatziki, tomato, olives, ½ the dill, the pepper, and the sliced spring onion. Crumble in the feta and mix until combined.
GREEK FEAST
Plate up the loaded Greek orzo. Scatter over the halloumi chunks and sprinkle with the remaining dill. Time to dine, Chef!
START THE ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
PREP STEP
SLABS OF GOLD
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi until crispy and golden, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and cut into bite-sized chunks.
SPIRIT OF THE MED
In a salad bowl, combine the lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, sweetener to taste, and seasoning. Add the cooked orzo, the Tzatziki, tomato, olives, ½ the dill, the pepper, and the sliced spring onion. Crumble in the feta and mix until combined.
GREEK FEAST
Plate up the loaded Greek orzo. Scatter over the halloumi chunks and sprinkle with the remaining dill. Time to dine, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R141.00
for 4 servings · R35.25 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Danish-style Feta needs 120 gSpinach & South African Feta Free Range Chicken Burgers 800 g 800 g at R99.99 · 15% of packR15.00
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Lemon Juice needs 125 mlLemon Juice 500 ml 500 ml at R31.99 · 25% of packR8.00
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Fresh Dill needs 10 gMild Dill Gherkins 780 g 780 g at R67.99 · 1% of packR0.87
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Spring Onions needs 2Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Tzatziki needs 200 mlTzatziki Seasoning 15 g R20.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R20.99
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Pitted Kalamata Olives needs 100 gKalamata Olives 825 g 825 g at R149.99 · 12% of packR18.18
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Orzo Pasta needs 400 mlOrzo Pasta 500 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Tomatoes needs 2Flavourburst™ Snacking Tomatoes 175 g R24.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R24.99
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Bell Peppers needs 2Green Pepper R18.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R18.99
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- Halloumi Cheeese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Mediterranean Orzo & Halloumi?
The preparation time for Mediterranean Orzo & Halloumi with tzatziki & pitted Kalamata olives is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Mediterranean Orzo & Halloumi with tzatziki & pitted Kalamata olives?
The total time required to make Mediterranean Orzo & Halloumi with tzatziki & pitted Kalamata olives is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Mediterranean Orzo & Halloumi provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Mediterranean Orzo & Halloumi?
Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Danish-style Feta, Fresh Dill, Halloumi Cheeese, Halloumi Cheese, Lemon Juice, Orzo Pasta, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Spring Onion, Spring Onions, Tomato, Tomatoes, Tzatziki
What is the nutritional information of Mediterranean Orzo & Halloumi?
Calories: 936, Carbs: 82 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 47.7 grams, Sugar: 16 grams, Salt: 1325 grams
How do I prepare Mediterranean Orzo & Halloumi?
GREEK FEAST: Plate up the loaded Greek orzo. Scatter over the halloumi chunks and sprinkle with the remaining dill. Time to dine, Chef! SPIRIT OF THE MED: In a salad bowl, combine the lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, sweetener to taste, and seasoning. Add the cooked orzo, the tzatziki, tomato, olives, ½ the dill, the pepper, and the sliced spring onion. Crumble in the feta and mix until combined. SLABS OF GOLD: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi until crispy and golden, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and cut into bite-sized chunks. PREP STEP: START THE ORZO: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Mediterranean Orzo & Halloumi?
Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Danish-style Feta, Fresh Dill, Halloumi Cheeese, Halloumi Cheese, Lemon Juice, Orzo Pasta, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Spring Onion, Spring Onions, Tomato, Tomatoes, Tzatziki
How many calories does Mediterranean Orzo & Halloumi have?
936 calories
How much fat content does Mediterranean Orzo & Halloumi have?
grams