Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of these Greek Bowls with Golden Halloumi, a delightful vegetarian dish that comes together effortlessly. Featuring crispy halloumi cheese, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce, this meal is perfect for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, these bowls offer a nutritious Mediterranean experience that’s both satisfying and visually stunning. Customize with your favorite grains and veggies for a dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g halloumi cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 Persian cucumber
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- 10 kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
- 1/3 cup tzatziki sauce
- Optional: pita bread
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, oregano, and lemon juice.
- Slice halloumi into rectangles and marinate in half of the dressing.
- Slice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice onion.
- For homemade tzatziki, mix grated cucumber, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and dill.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and fry the marinated halloumi until golden on both sides.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa as the base, topped with veggies, halloumi, tzatziki, olives, feta cheese, and drizzle remaining dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 375g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg