Description
Delight in a vibrant charred vegetable and halloumi grain bowl, where smoky grilled vegetables meet the salty crunch of halloumi cheese, all nestled atop a bed of fluffy quinoa. This nutritious dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor, making it an ideal meal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Enjoy a burst of comfort and health in every colorful bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 8 oz halloumi cheese
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (any color, sliced)
- 1 medium red onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for grilling)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro, chopped)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. Combine with water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Chop zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion into uniform pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped vegetables along with salt and pepper; sauté until tender and charred (about 8-10 minutes).
- Slice halloumi into thick slabs. In another pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil and cook each slice until golden brown on both sides (around 2-3 minutes per side).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, charred veggies, and halloumi. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss gently to combine.
- Top with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg