Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of these Greek Bowls with Golden Halloumi, a delightful vegetarian dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean straight to your table. Bursting with fresh ingredients, from crispy vegetables to creamy tzatziki, these bowls are not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients. Perfect for lunch or dinner, they offer versatility as you can customize them with your favorite toppings and grains. This quick-to-prepare meal is sure to impress at any gathering or provide a nourishing option for those serene nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7oz halloumi cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ a lemon
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 medium Persian cucumber
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- 10 kalamata olives
- ⅓ cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: pita bread or flatbread
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, oregano, and lemon juice.
- Slice halloumi into rectangles and marinate in half the dressing.
- Prepare vegetables by slicing cucumber, halving cherry tomatoes, and cutting onion.
- For tzatziki, grate cucumber and garlic; mix with yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and dill.
- Cook halloumi in a non-stick skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa as the base; layer veggies, halloumi, tzatziki, olives, and optional pita.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg