Tunisian-Spiced Grilling Cheese Bowls
with Couscous, Roasted Sweet Potato & Wilted Spinach
- Wheat
- Milk
For this easy vegetarian dinner idea, our chefs just throw a big hunk of cheese directly into a hot pan. Yeah, it took us by surprise too, but it’s all about the halloumi—a sturdy Middle Eastern cheese that’s built for this technique. You’ll season the cheese with a Tunisian-style spice blend, sear it until golden brown on both sides, then serve it over a springy bowl of couscous with tender roasted sweet potato, spinach, and golden raisins. As it turns out, it IS easy being cheesy!
Ingredients
½ cup
Israeli Couscous
(Contains: Wheat)
5 ounce
Spinach
1 unit
Sweet Potato
6 ounce
Grilling Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 clove
Garlic
1 unit
Mushroom Stock Concentrate
1 tablespoon
Tunisian Spice Blend
1 ounce
Golden Raisins
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Cooking Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Dice sweet potato into ¼-inch pieces. Toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 18-20 minutes.
• While sweet potato roasts, peel and mince garlic.
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot (medium pot for 4 servings) over medium-high heat. Add garlic, couscous, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant and couscous is lightly toasted, 30 seconds. • Stir in stock concentrate and ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4). Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until tender, 6-8 minutes. • Keep covered until ready to serve. (You’ll finish the couscous in Step 5.)
• Slice grilling cheese lengthwise into four large pieces (eight pieces for 4 servings). Place Tunisian Spice Blend on a plate. Coat grilling cheese in spice blend, pressing to adhere. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. (TIP: Make sure your oil is shimmering before searing!) Add grilling cheese and cook until browned, 1-2 minutes per side.
• Add roasted sweet potato, spinach, and raisins to pot with couscous. TIP: For richer flavor, add 1 TBSP butter; 2 TBSP for 4 servings. • Stir until spinach is slightly wilted and butter has melted.
• Divide veggie couscous between bowls and top with grilling cheese. Serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the unique blend of sweet and savory flavors, though some found the Tunisian spice blend too strong or sweet.
- Ease of prep: Several noted challenges with cooking the cheese and wilting the spinach; consider sautéing spinach separately for easier mixing.
- Suggestions: Try reducing the amount of spinach, adding a sauce for moisture, and adjusting spice levels to taste 🌶️.
- Portions: Some felt there was too much spinach compared to couscous; consider balancing these ingredients for better texture.
- Cheese: While many enjoyed the grilling cheese, a few found it rubbery or bland; cooking time and temperature may need adjusting.
