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SERVES 4 | PREP 10 MINS | COOK 25 MINS | EASY 2 tbsp olive oil225g halloumi, coarsely grated150g brussels sprouts, thinly sliced1 tsp ras el hanout100g swiss chard, stems roughly chopped, leaves shred

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By Riverford (riverford.co.uk) Serves 2 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 20 mins 1 tin of chickpeas, drained2 tbsp harissa paste1 red onion, roughly chopped8 dried apricots, roughly choppedJuice of 1 lemon, divi