Halloumi and blistered tomato orzo

Method

1. Cook the orzo in a large pan of boiling salted water for 1 minute less than the pack instructions or until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat, then add the tomatoes and cook for about 6 minutes, tossing regularly, until blistered and starting to burst.
3. Drain the orzo, reserving a mugful of the cooking water, then tip into the tomato pan and reduce to a medium heat. Add half the dried mint plus a glug of the cooking water and stir together quickly to combine and coat the orzo, adding more cooking water if needed.
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4. Remove from the heat and season with salt and black pepper. Divide among 4 bowls, then scatter in the halloumi and spinkle with the remaining dried mint. Squeeze a little lemon juice over the top of each bowl, then serve with an extra lemon wedge on the side.